When one side can’t argue with facts, it’s easy to find oneself getting angry

By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times Am I angry? Well, I guess I am but more than that, I am concerned at the inability of those who want to deny history, science and the rights of others to really participate in a discussion about what they believe For the far-right, it seems name-calling and hurling emojis has replaced explaining your positions, or why you disagree with someone. I have had...

Politics ain’t pretty

Shopping can be a distraction from the election, right? By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Let me make something VERY clear, Read My Lipgloss is a fashion article. I prefer to concentrate my efforts on writing about pretty things. Some may find this pedantic or vapid; au contraire my friends…it is important stuff. We have learned critical bits of info, like: how to apply a symmetrical...

Holiday shopping: my kryptonite

11 months a year, I rule the mall — but holiday time is another story By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I am a very skilled shopper.  I can sniff out a bargain a million miles away, navigate crowds like a pro and be in and out of a dressing room faster than Superman. Wanna know what I’m TERRIBLE at? Christmas shopping. You heard me.  Christmas shopping is my kryptonite.  It makes...