I feel you. I'm usually a good baker, and the creme brulee I attempted today just would not set. Don't get too down on yourself—next time will be better!

Not just you. Men, take note: Having breasts does not mean that one is constantly being seductive!

I just tried on that dress yesterday. It's on sale at Bloomingdale's, but the one I tried on was too big, and they didn't have my real size. So sad! It's such a great color.

I made cheesy scones for dinner. I love being an adult and being able to indulge my whimsical moods like that. Also, I love The Kitchn blog—so many great recipes! Here's what I used for the scones: [www.thekitchn.com]

As someone who is not good at initiating, I always like finding friends who are.

If I didn't do the asking, I'd never have a date.

He is my new favorite celebrity person. So charming!

All of these things hold true in my relationship as well, but I think it's mostly a product of how we were raised. In my parents' house, it was always my mother who took care of the grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and scheduling. My dad did certain more physically demanding chores from time to time (mowing the…

There are a few more here: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/esma…

*tiptoes in*

I've been listening to that Bach aria over and over again for the past hour. It's so pretty, and I think it might actually work for my voice. Just wanted to say thanks again. =)

Thank you so much for your recommendations—I will be looking these up today. There's probably nothing that I would find insultingly easy (though I don't know about the other people in my class). And if it's discouragingly hard, well, at least the others in my class might have a fun time sight-reading it.

I'm not 100% sure. When I've sung in groups in the past, directors have tended to toss me in with whichever voice part they think needs the most help. I would guess that I'm probably a mezzo, though.

I signed up for a grad-level chamber music course this semester, and I think I'm in a little over my head. (I'm a school employee and get tuition reimbursement, so I figured what the heck—bad idea.) First of all, I'm the only vocalist in the class. There are two cello players and two violin players, and all of them…

In that case, I'll say the shape of the shoe makes a big difference. My feet are also too narrow for wide shoes—I just have to make sure the front of the shoe is rounded rather than pointy (which is harder than you might think!). Anyway, don't fret too much. You're not doomed to a lifetime of ugly shoes. It'll just…

I have one on my right foot, and I'm 26. It was an athletic injury—not really an old ladyish thing, exactly, though I do feel self-conscious about it. I just try to find shoes with really soft leather that doesn't irritate the bunion. I don't think you necessarily have to wear wide shoes (though you may, depending on…

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They've got different target audiences. The Anthropologie customer is "30 to 45 years old, college or post-graduate education, married with kids or in a committed relationship, professional or ex-professional, annual household income of $150,000 to $200,000." The Urban Outfitters customer is an "educated, urban-minded…

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Salmon with rosemary and lemon, roasted potatoes and shallots, and asparagus. We also roasted some chestnuts afterwards. How about you?