Claire Hopple

Let’s face it, people love to throw around the word “healthy” as much as they love to sit on the couch in workout clothes.

The year’s not over yet and already its bizarre occurrences and oddities are innumerable.

Some weeks are longer than others.

If you’re unsure of your favorite, take a look at the shades dominating your closet, the common color found in your accent pillows and decor, the paint on your walls, perhaps the car in your driveway. These can be helpful hints, but your favorite color could also just be what you’re generally drawn to out in the world.

In case you haven’t noticed, food elitism did not go out with the abolishment of the food pyramid. But before you call your broccoli a power-hungry classist, make sure you know your basic facts.

Just don’t do it. In fact, reading this is in direct opposition to the titular admonition above.

It's a new year! But it's the same old story with you and your lover, er, I mean, your phone.

If you want to burn off your hair, possibly several limbs and maybe even your entire yard, then by all means, fire up that completely frozen bird. But if you’d rather play it safe, follow these simple tips:

First, if you’re bored, congratulations are in order.

Perhaps the following scenario describes you. You’re at a party and you remember that you detest small talk. You have a tinge of social anxiety.