Fashion Week: classic looks make a comeback

Spring fashions warm the heart and the soul By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Alas, I did not make it into the tents at New York’s Fashion Week (it’s irrelevant that I didn’t have a ticket).  However, I stayed well connected through my favorite bloggers, Instagram and the web.  There were so many simple spring trends featured that can easily go from runway to reality.  The following...

Equal time: a male response to Kelly

Editor’s Note: In the interests of equal time, fairness and well, just because it’s so darn fun, we celebrate this Valentine’s Day by offering space for a rebuttal of our popular Sunday columnist, Kelly Hockenberry by her husband, Joe. By Joe Hockenberry, Special to The Times I walked into my Monday morning hoops game this past week and was greeted with the following:  “Man,...

Mouth ulcers – what a pain!

These mysterious and painful lesions impact 1 out of 5 people By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times Yesterday, when I told my husband what this month’s column would be on, he looked puzzled.  I know there are new and exciting high tech and wonderful things to write about and yet, every week we see people who are suffering and just don’t know why. If you one of the many folks...

Illness shows the difference between the sexes

Women tough it out and get it done, men become attached to the sofa By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Hi. Being sick sucks.  I hate to be crass, but there is no other way to describe it. I am going on my fifth day of feeling like dog dirt.  FIVE DAYS.  Unacceptable. However, in the lives of my family, nothing much has changed.  (BRACE YOURSELF, male readers) The beds are made.  Dishes...

Show me your love for Valentine’s Day

Chocolate? Flowers? Meh. Tory Burch? Now you have my attention By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times This is the first year that neither of my boys will be handing out Valentine cards at school. The thought of it actually creates a lump in my throat.  I’m going to miss forcing them to sit at the dining room table, NEATLY signing their names (SO AS NOT TO RESEMBLE A SERIAL KILLER) after...

Shop ’til you drop for a cause

Charity shopping event offers great value, great cause By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times ATTENTION FASHIONISTAS! It is no surprise that I loooooove to shop….but, I love shopping for a CAUSE even more! So, imagine how delighted I am to give you the scoop about the upcoming Guilty Girls Warehouse Sale!  This group of savvy women have formulated a plan to turn retail therapy into a charitable...

The best and worst from the Golden Globes

The best and worst looks from the red carpet By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Golden Globes Post-Game Show: First, let me begin by giving a standing ovation to Tina and Amy.  I thought that they were HILARIOUS! And, extra props to YOU, Ms. Fey, for having some FAB-U-LOUS hair going on! Overall, I thought the dresses were lovely and although the whining about how “freeeeezing” everyone...

Screenings urged during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

County’s Health Department calls disease ‘highly preventable’ During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Chester County Health Department want to reminds women of the importance of preventative screenings. “Now is an excellent time to talk with a health care provider about cervical cancer screening and prevention,” Margaret Rivello, director of the Chester County Health Department,...

In with the new, out with the old?

What are you thinking about for your 2013 fashion overhaul? By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times SUNDAY SERMON: (a.k.a.  What thoughts are crowding Kelly’s brain?)  I’m trying to embrace the “party” nail because it is EVERYWHERE. But, is there an age limit to this?  Fashion says “not really” but I have to be honest and say that I’m a touch embarrassed by it.  Perhaps it’s...

The ADA Seal of Acceptance – what does it mean?

American Dental Association’s seal means a product has been tested as effective By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times Every day patients ask me what home care products they should use. While we always make recommendations based on individual needs and concerns, a good place to start is to look for the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Since 1930 The American...