Personal Improvement

I’m mad at my phone. No matter how bad I look, it recognizes my face. The phone’s facial recognition feature has seen me at my worst: sleepy, sweaty, frizzy and just plain ratty. I rarely let the dog see me this way. Nevertheless, the phone scans my face, says, “Yup, that’s definitely Marie,” and opens: a judge, jury and executioner of microchips and wires that sees me even when I don’t look like me. ...

A good cocktail can liven up any summertime party, but if you want to impress everyone at your gathering, try creating a delicious mocktail. It has all the pomp and circumstance of a cocktail but without the alcohol. ...

Girlfriends. They’re celebrated in pop culture but can be elusive in our own lives, especially as we age. When the kids leave home or we leave our jobs, we can lose those convenient and easy friendships that emerged from our more transitory, midlife stage. ...

Worth Noting: Honoring veterans with free flights, marking Title IX’s 50th Anniversary, recognizing Broadview Heights team as Mind Challenge Champs (again), appreciating free grief support from The GriefCare Place for 25 Years, and stocking up for the unknown with Agewise Emergency Prep. ...

Do you remember when you were a kid and were told to sit up straight or stop slouching? Well, what goes around comes around.  ...

Approaching retirement means discovering new purpose. Beginning the journey feels like facing a dark entrance into the deep forest. The pathway through the forest is where purpose, meaning and our legacy lie. Time is short, so you need to be about it. Begin with single steps to explore the forest that, in the end, holds not fear, but wonder. ...

Stretching across museums and galleries throughout the region, FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is a free, public, contemporary exhibition with artwork, performances, films and public programs. ...

I don't care how many times you see a movie or TV show with tall ships, they're 100 percent more impressive in person. Lucky for us, Cleveland's Tall Ships Festival kicks off Thursday, July 7 and runs through Sunday, July 10. ...