Why not try this? I like to think of it as a grilled cheese sandwich to the 10th power. ;) Ingredients 8 slice(s) rye bread 4 teaspoon(s) sharp, hot mustard 1/2 head(s) (small) radicchio, thinly sliced 1/2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar 1/4 pound(s) hard salami, thinly sliced 1/2 pound(s) Jarlsberg cheese, thinly sliced 4 teaspoon(s)... [Read more...]

Think about it: Would you rather have an extra finger, or be missing a toe??? Read More →

Heidi Montag is making headlines with her startling decision to subject her body to 10 surgeries in one day. Would you put yourself in this kind of situation, all in the name of beauty? Read More →

Flu; Cancer; Sports Injuries; Virus; Cold; Infection; Weight Issues; Parkinson's; Aging Parents.... all of these have personally been affecting my life and/or the life of someone close to me, very recently. I have been all over the web and living at the bookstores and library lately, trying to immerse myself in all the info I need or want to know - so I can... [Read more...]

A new study suggests that compounds found in black pepper and curry powder help halt the growth of stem cells that give rise to breast cancer. Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center applied piperine, found in black pepper, and curcumin, the main ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, to breast cancer cells in a laboratory dish.... [Read more...]

No telling how many millions of people will be traveling by air again this holiday season. Every year the forecasts on numbers seems to go up and up from the years prior. This year, in addition to gifts, books, magazines and carry on, many air travelers will be bringing along their own snacks as well. With the airlines charging extra these days for perks that... [Read more...]

Dominick Dunne is one of my favorite authors. I was stunned when he died this past August. When I learned that he has yet one more fascinating work left to share with his fans, I was thrilled. Mr. Dunne's latest, and final work is a "novel with a key", a "faction" - a novel describing real life or real life events, behind a façade of fiction. Here's the... [Read more...]

Uh.... Older, seasoned, pro guys.... do NOT try to pull this off. My favorite new series (relatively new, anyway) is Mad Men. Mostly for the fashion. I actually remember the days of women wearing gloves when they went out for as much as a trip to the grocery store; men wearing hats with their suits; skinny ties with monochromatic color schemes or light geometric... [Read more...]

Welcome to your new virtual gathering place, a community blog for the residents of Madison Humphreys Center. Looking to connect with your neighbors? Do it here. Looking for ideas for a weekend getaway? Find it here. Looking for the latest about what’s going on in our community? It’s all here. Every day you will find something new on the Madison Humphreys... [Read more...]