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Barefoot in the Park (1967)

“Barefoot in the Park” is a 1967 film based on the Neil Simon play of the same name. Robert Redford stars as Paul Bratter, a young lawyer who is waiting for his big break in the firm. He has just married Corrie (Jane Fonda) a vivacious girl with a live-life-to-the-fullest outlook. She compliments his solidarity and he brings her down to earth, or tries to. After spending six days at the Plaza Hotel following their marriage, they emerge into real life and move into an apartment together. Corrie picked it out without Paul’s approval – he’s never seen it at … Continue reading →

Barefoot & Married

Can you get married in bare feet? How serious are you taking your vows? You can be very serious and getting married doesn’t require wearing shoes. In fact, I’ll let you in on a little secret – at my wedding – my shoes were killing me. I ended up kicking them off sometime after the ceremony during the photos but before we arrived at the reception. My dress was more than long enough to cover up my feet and the blisters I had from the shoes. Beach Weddings Plenty of weddings held on beaches are more practical in barefeet or … Continue reading →

The Foodaholic Marries the Health Nut

When I married my husband, he worked in a health food store. He ate dandelions (by choice). He went jogging barefoot (expels built-up electricity from the body). He drank huge cups of herbal tea he brewed himself. He did yoga. He used herbal oils instead of deodorant (which has aluminum in it). He brushed his teeth with baking soda (because the fluoride in toothpaste is carcinogenic). I thought, “He’ll loosen up after we’re married. I can work with this.” When my husband married me, I worked in a floral shop, which kept me hopping all day. I kept myself going … Continue reading →

Foot Fact and Fiction

Think you know all there is to know about your tootsies? Think again. Test your foot IQ with these foot fibs — see if you know the truth! FOOT FICTION: Once you’re an adult, your feet pretty much stay the same size. FOOT FACT: Weight gain, pregnancy, and even basic aging can stretch the ligaments in your feet and make them up to a whole size larger. And you can lose weight in your feet, too. Don’t just assume your feet have stayed the same — try on your shoes and make sure you’re getting a good fit. And just … Continue reading →

The Passing of A Political Legend

She may not have signed peace treaties with other countries or adopted policies that had an affect on our global economy, but yet Lady Bird Johnson, the former first lady who was married to President Lyndon B. Johnson, still found a way to leave her mark on society. And today many of those people who were touched by her work are in mourning after learning that Johnson died in her sleep. She was 94. According to a family spokesperson, Johnson died in her Austin, Texas, home of natural causes. Last month she was admitted to the hospital with flu-like symptoms, … Continue reading →

Top Ten Wedding Planning Articles of 2006

Several months ago, I started incorporating wedding planning articles into the marriage blog and from those days we’ve since grown that area of discussion to include dating, engagements, proposals and every facet of wedding planning that we could from the bridal shower to the bachelor party to themes for the wedding to the ceremonies themselves. It’s hard to look back at the past year without wanting to look for the ten best articles to come from that wedding planning area of our library. So without further ado, here are my picks for the ten best wedding planning articles of 2006. … Continue reading →

Theme’s The Word: Wedding Themes

Fall is just right around the corner and soon the days will be cooling (please!) and the nights will be even cooler (yay!) and in most areas of the country, the leaves on the trees will begin to change color and the grass will begin yellow and brown (it’s already burnt here) and we’ll be getting ready for a host of Autumnal events including Halloween and Thanksgiving. So in honor of the soon to be changing (can’t change soon enough) seasons, I wanted to share with you some wedding theme ideas. A little planning and creativity can go a long … Continue reading →

Hurricane Wedding Planning

Are you planning a wedding this summer? While the summer time may be the most popular time for weddings and of course, the honeymoons that follow – it’s worth mentioning for couples planning a tropical honeymoon destination that summer time is also hurricane season. Among the most popular destinations for weddings and honeymoons include Florida and the Bahamas. So if you are planning a wedding, a honeymoon or both in these areas, you need to take hurricane wedding planning into account – especially after some of the hurricanes we have seen over the last few years. You don’t have to … Continue reading →