Muscling up to the new standard
For some, thin is no longer enough, strength matters
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Strong is the new skinny.
Have you heard this expression? It makes me tired. How about you?
It’s no longer impressive/desirable to just be thin…the question now becomes “but, can you flip a tire or do 20 pull-ups?”
The answer (for ME) is a resounding “NO”. Truth be told, if someone held...
Life’s a beach…if you follow a few rules
A few simple rules to make that day down the shore more enjoyable
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My latest list…because, you know how much I LOVE making a list…
BEACH ETIQUETTE:
NO SMOKING! I understand that technically the beach is “outside” (whatever) but what inevitably happens is that some large, hairy man decides to plop down his chair and light a cigar directly downwind...
Just dyeing to get it exactly right
Beyond the very lucky few, getting the right hair color can be tricky
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
A woman came up to me in Starbucks the other day to compliment my hair color. “Is it natural?” she asked.
Hmmmmmmmm.
What does that mean EXACTLY?
I was born a redhead. I think given my skin tone, eye color and fiery disposition that would be obvious to most. However, the vibrant...
Still so much to accomplish this summer
Just because we’re in the lazy days of summer, doesn’t mean there aren’t things to do still
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I can’t help feeling that once 4th of July hits the summer slowly seeps away. Fall is right around the corner! School bags and supplies are making their way to the front of the stores.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
As much as I look forward...
Winning the gold for fashion
The Olympics are exciting, the fashion choices often not so much
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am not particularly athletic.
If I had to describe my physical prowess, I would qualify myself as “sporty” (Spice. Ha!) (Sorry for the 90’s reference…had to do it.)
I like to sweat and I enjoy a good 60-minute (max) workout (in an air-conditioned facility).
And, I am fiercely...
Corporate dentistry: what’s the difference? Plenty
At so-called ‘dental mills’ PBS report airs concerns that profit trumps patient needs
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Once upon a time – a dentist opened up an office and provided patient care. Satisfied patients referred their friends and families and his (or her) business grew. These dental practices (like mine) answer only to their patients. A private...
You can take the girl out of the city…
Wyoming offers spectacular views, but it’s hard to say which is scarier: the local fashions or the need to carry bear repellant
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am a city slicker (even though I live in rural Chester County).
I enjoy being a mere hop, skip and a jump away from great malls, little boutiques and nail salons. I can appreciate beautiful scenery, certainly. However,...
The mark of the beastly
Tattoos are forever, so when you ink, so do carefully
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have been threatening to write an article about tattoos for months.
Truth is, I’m a chicken. I know that people with “ink” take it VERY seriously…and, let’s face it, most of them could easily kick my butt.
HOWEVER, in the true spirit of free speech, I feel that it is my duty as a fashion...
For Father’s Day, a poem
An ode to the men who make a difference in all our lives
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
With baby’s cry a Father is born
From darkest sky to early morn
He takes his turn to guide, to teach
Protecting babe from danger’s reach
With strength and wisdom on his side
His love is deep, his knowledge wide
Dental implants: a reliable choice to replace missing teeth
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
The earliest dental implants seemed to have been placed by the early Egyptians when they used seashells implanted in the jaw bones to replace missing teeth. The first modern dental implants were placed in 1952. Dental implants have come a long way since those early implants. No longer is dental implant treatment considered experimental...
