http://www.podcasternews.com Join us for discussions on Lifestyles with multiple content producers creating short five minute recaps of events and happening in the world today Get all the latest news at PCN Join us for discussions on Lifestyles with multiple content producers creating short five minute recaps of events and happening in the world today en-us Copyright 2010 PodcasterNews news@podcasternews.com (PodcasterNews) PodcasterNews news@podcasternews.com http://www.podcasternews.com http://www.podcasternews.com/themes/pcn2/images/rss_feed.jpg PodcasterNews: http://www.podcasternews.com Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:19:58 -0500 no http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:48:38 -0500 http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5780/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-3-three-delicious-french-hens/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5780/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-3-three-delicious-french-hens/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5780/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-3-three-delicious-french-hens/ Daily Dose Podcast Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:48:38 -0500 2:51 no Daily Dose Diamond Jewelry,Jewelry,Holiday Gifts,Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,Julia Child,French Hen Crystal Dinner Bell,Giftmas,Three French Hens,Fashion,Style On the Third Day of Giftmas - our Gift Giving series inspired by the popular holiday carol - my True Love surprised me with a delicious dinner: Three French Hens, having first called everyone to the table with a Waterford crystal dinner bell with a F div class='entrydata' pOn the Third Day of GIFTmas, my True Love gave to me: Three Delicious French Hens! For a fun series on Gift Giving, we're presenting recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - spanboth affordable and price-no-object./span/p pFor Day 3: Since French Hens taste like chicken, who better to cook 'em up in style than Julia Child? Pamper the cooking fiend on your list with a first edition, first printing edition of both Volumes 1 amp; 2 of Child's 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' (available at AbeBooks.com). And once your splendid table is set, summon them to dinner with a chic crystal dinner bell with a French Hen motif by Waterford./p div class='entrydata' pnbsp;/p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p /div /div <div class="entrydata"> <p>On the Third Day of GIFTmas, my True Love gave to me: Three Delicious French Hens! For a fun series on Gift Giving, we're presenting recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - <span>both affordable and price-no-object.</span></p> <p>For Day 3: Since French Hens taste like chicken, who better to cook 'em up in style than Julia Child? Pamper the cooking fiend on your list with a first edition, first printing edition of both Volumes 1 &amp; 2 of Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" (available at AbeBooks.com). And once your splendid table is set, summon them to dinner with a chic crystal dinner bell with a French Hen motif by Waterford.</p> <div class="entrydata"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> </div> </div> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5778/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-2-turtle-doves-of-love-birding-in-malawi/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5778/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-2-turtle-doves-of-love-birding-in-malawi/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5778/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-2-turtle-doves-of-love-birding-in-malawi/ Daily Dose Podcast Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:15:16 -0500 3:26 no Daily Dose Holiday Gifts,Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,Holiday Gifts,Birdwatching Safaris,Turtle Doves,Turtledoves,Fashion,Style On the Second Day of Giftmas, my True Love gave to me...Two Turtle Doves of Love! In this episode, we recommend two holiday gifts inspired by this longtime symbol of love and fidelity: a fancy crystal figurine of lovebirds, and a luxury birdwatching pOn the Second Day of GIFTmas, my True Love gave to me: Two Turtledoves...of Love! For a fun series on Gift Giving, we're presenting recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - spanboth affordable and price-no-object./span/p pFor Day 2: In this episode, we present two holiday gifts inspired by this longtime symbol of loyalty and love: a charming pair of Swarovski crystal turtledoves, and a luxury walking safari in Malawi, Africa to observe turtledoves in their natural environment./p pnbsp;/p div class='entrydata' pnbsp;/p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p /div <p>On the Second Day of GIFTmas, my True Love gave to me: Two Turtledoves...of Love! For a fun series on Gift Giving, we're presenting recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - <span>both affordable and price-no-object.</span></p> <p>For Day 2: In this episode, we present two holiday gifts inspired by this longtime symbol of loyalty and love: a charming pair of Swarovski crystal turtledoves, and a luxury walking safari in Malawi, Africa to observe turtledoves in their natural environment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="entrydata"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> </div> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5777/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-1-partridges-pears-jewelry-trees/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5777/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-1-partridges-pears-jewelry-trees/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5777/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-1-partridges-pears-jewelry-trees/ Daily Dose Podcast Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:27:50 -0500 2:40 no Daily Dose Diamond Jewelry,Jewelry,Holiday Gifts,Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,Holiday Fashion,Accessories,Fashion Accessories,Fashion,Style On the First Day of Giftmas, my True Love gave to me...I hope not a partridge in a pear tree! Instead, we recommend fabulous gifts inspired by each of the 12 days of the popular carol. pspanOn the first day of GIFTmas, I wish my True Love gave to me...not a partridge in a pear tree, that's for sure. Instead, we present gift recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - both affordable and price-no-object.br //span/p pspanFor Day 1: it's all about fab fine jewelry by a designer named Partridge and, instead of a Pear Tree - a stylish partridge-themed jewelry tree on which to hang your baubles. /span/p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p <p><span>On the first day of GIFTmas, I wish my True Love gave to me...not a partridge in a pear tree, that's for sure. Instead, we present gift recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - both affordable and price-no-object.<br /></span></p> <p><span>For Day 1: it's all about fab fine jewelry by a designer named Partridge and, instead of a Pear Tree - a stylish partridge-themed jewelry tree on which to hang your baubles. </span></p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5773/holiday-gifts-diamonds-are-a-gift-givers-best-friend/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5773/holiday-gifts-diamonds-are-a-gift-givers-best-friend/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5773/holiday-gifts-diamonds-are-a-gift-givers-best-friend/ Daily Dose Podcast Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:45:26 -0500 3:19 no Daily Dose Diamond Jewelry,Jewelry,Holiday Gifts,Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,Holiday Fashion,Accessories,Fashion Accessories,Fashion,Style Few fashionistas ever met a diamond they didn't like, which makes ice the perfect thing if you wanna gift to impress. In the spirit of getting maximum bling for minimal bucks, we reveal one of the best jewelry-buying secret out there: Sam's Club. pWhether you're gifting to impress or desperate to escape The Doghouse, diamonds are a great choice.nbsp; And the Daily Dose of Style editors were particularly impressed with the extensive, well-priced selection at SamsClub.com.nbsp; On offer: everything from the hip amp; affordable new Everlon collection (De Beers latest initiative amp; based on the Eternal Love Knot) to giant, loose diamonds priced in the $310,000+ range (4.36ct, brilliant cut D/VVS1) to fancy colored diamonds including a stunning 17ct white and yellow diamond necklace that resembled one of the baubles King Henry VIII probably gave one of his mistresses./p pnbsp;/p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p <p>Whether you're gifting to impress or desperate to escape The Doghouse, diamonds are a great choice.&nbsp; And the Daily Dose of Style editors were particularly impressed with the extensive, well-priced selection at SamsClub.com.&nbsp; On offer: everything from the hip &amp; affordable new Everlon collection (De Beers latest initiative &amp; based on the Eternal Love Knot) to giant, loose diamonds priced in the $310,000+ range (4.36ct, brilliant cut D/VVS1) to fancy colored diamonds including a stunning 17ct white and yellow diamond necklace that resembled one of the baubles King Henry VIII probably gave one of his mistresses.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5729/the-perfect-little-black-dress-for-the-holidays/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5729/the-perfect-little-black-dress-for-the-holidays/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5729/the-perfect-little-black-dress-for-the-holidays/ Daily Dose Podcast Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:44:46 -0500 4:49 no Daily Dose Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,LBD,Little Black Dress,Holiday Fashion,Accessories,Fashion Accessories,Fashion,Style If you're traveling to see the fam during the holidays, you want to look cute, but the last thing you need is tons of extras to load down your suitcase. Worry not - we've found the coolest Little Black Dress: wrinkle free, high performance fabric, a pThe Little Black Dress, fondly known by fashionistas the world over as 'my LBD' is, without question, the most multi-tasking item of clothing ever. Whether you're headed for cocktails, a job interview, out after work, a funeral (god forbid), or a holiday family dinner or gathering - depending on what you pair it with, the LBD will take you there in style./p pIn this episode, we share where to find the coolest LBD for travel: wrinkle-free high-performance fabric with built-in sunscreen (!) in a universally flattering silhouette.nbsp; With the right accessories and makeup, you'll be the belle of your family gathering this Thanksgiving or holiday./p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p <p>The Little Black Dress, fondly known by fashionistas the world over as "my LBD" is, without question, the most multi-tasking item of clothing ever. Whether you're headed for cocktails, a job interview, out after work, a funeral (god forbid), or a holiday family dinner or gathering - depending on what you pair it with, the LBD will take you there in style.</p> <p>In this episode, we share where to find the coolest LBD for travel: wrinkle-free high-performance fabric with built-in sunscreen (!) in a universally flattering silhouette.&nbsp; With the right accessories and makeup, you'll be the belle of your family gathering this Thanksgiving or holiday.</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5725/low-fat-holiday-dressingaka-how-to-dress-as-skinny-looking-as-possible/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5725/low-fat-holiday-dressingaka-how-to-dress-as-skinny-looking-as-possible/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5725/low-fat-holiday-dressingaka-how-to-dress-as-skinny-looking-as-possible/ Daily Dose Podcast Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:26 -0500 4:25 no Daily Dose fashion podcasts,fashion,fall fashion,fashion trends,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends,how to dress skinny,how to dress slim,holiday fashion,holiday fashion tips Regardless of your dress size, you want to look your curvy, most stylish best. Here are three clever fashion tricks for looking as slim as possible in your clothing. pThere are easy fashion tricks you can use to look your most svelte possible, a big plus with all that fattening Holiday food to deal with.nbsp; In this episode, we discuss three easy but effective tips for dressing as slim as possible./p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p <p>There are easy fashion tricks you can use to look your most svelte possible, a big plus with all that fattening Holiday food to deal with.&nbsp; In this episode, we discuss three easy but effective tips for dressing as slim as possible.</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5718/maternity-fashion-must-have-the-trendy-bellaband-by-ingrid-isabel/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5718/maternity-fashion-must-have-the-trendy-bellaband-by-ingrid-isabel/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5718/maternity-fashion-must-have-the-trendy-bellaband-by-ingrid-isabel/ Daily Dose Podcast Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:06:43 -0500 4:52 no Daily Dose fashion,fall fashion,fashion trends,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion,BellaBand,Maternity Fashion,Fashion Must-Haves A clothing dilemma facing pregnant fashionistas is jeans, pants, and skirts that otherwise fit - but you just can't button or zip them. An ingenious solution is the BellaBand by Ingrid Isabel: a clever stretchy band - which comes in a number of tre pDuring pregnancy, you want to look good, but with your changing body, clothes are either too tight or baggy - jeans, pants, and skirts especially. The clever BellaBand by Ingrid amp; Isabel (available at IngridAndIsabel.com) is a stretchy band that you slip on over your pants (or skirts) that fit fine everywhere else, but you can no longer zip or button. Even better BellaBand comes in a number of trendy colors and helps your pants/jeans fit each trimester./p pPlus, when you're in the post-pregnancy fashion limbo, it helps you on the way back to wearing non-maternity styles./p pnbsp;/p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p <p>During pregnancy, you want to look good, but with your changing body, clothes are either too tight or baggy - jeans, pants, and skirts especially. The clever BellaBand by Ingrid &amp; Isabel (available at IngridAndIsabel.com) is a stretchy band that you slip on over your pants (or skirts) that fit fine everywhere else, but you can no longer zip or button. Even better BellaBand comes in a number of trendy colors and helps your pants/jeans fit each trimester.</p> <p>Plus, when you're in the post-pregnancy fashion limbo, it helps you on the way back to wearing non-maternity styles.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5715/top-5-fashion-wardrobe-must-haves-1-your-shoe-checklist/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5715/top-5-fashion-wardrobe-must-haves-1-your-shoe-checklist/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5715/top-5-fashion-wardrobe-must-haves-1-your-shoe-checklist/ Daily Dose Podcast Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:33:42 -0500 4:49 no Daily Dose fashion,fall fashion,fashion trends,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends,fashion must-haves,shoes,boots,women's shoes,women's boots,must-have shoes,must-have boots,fashion adv The same way you need a strong foundation to build a house, so you need key foundation pieces for a successfully stylish wardrobe. In this episode, we outline the 5 must-have shoes no stylish woman should be without. pIn the excitment over what's new amp; what's now in fashion each season, people forget that before you can ice the cake - you need to have something to decorate.nbsp; This episode discusses building a foundation footwear wardrobe, and the five different types of shoes and boots no stylish woman should be without this fall./p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p <p>In the excitment over what's new &amp; what's now in fashion each season, people forget that before you can ice the cake - you need to have something to decorate.&nbsp; This episode discusses building a foundation footwear wardrobe, and the five different types of shoes and boots no stylish woman should be without this fall.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5712/history-of-halloween-halloween-costumes/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5712/history-of-halloween-halloween-costumes/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5712/history-of-halloween-halloween-costumes/ Daily Dose Podcast Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:17:23 -0400 4:49 no Daily Dose fashion,fashion trends,fashion advice,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends,history of halloween,history of halloween costumes Ever wonder why we make such a big, festive deal during Halloween? Well we've been doing it for more than 2000 years, ever since the ancient Celts and their Druid priests sacrificed crops animals in bonfires, and people wore animal skins to confuse pIn the US alone, we spend over $5 billion on Halloween throwing parties, buying candy, and most importantly - creating that perfect costume.nbsp; So where does the tradition come from and why do we make such a big deal about it?/p pOver 2000 years ago, the ancient Celts and their Druid priests lit bonfires and sacrificed animals and crops to the gods. The dead were said to return, so to try and confuse the ghosts, superstitious people wore animal skins with heads attached...the first costumes. After Pope Boniface IV later incorporated the pagan holiday into a church-sanctioned one, the evening before All Saint's Day - or, in Middle English, All Hallowmas - became Halloween, when Scottish men of the day impersonated the dead, something we still enthusiastically do today./p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p <p>In the US alone, we spend over $5 billion on Halloween throwing parties, buying candy, and most importantly - creating that perfect costume.&nbsp; So where does the tradition come from and why do we make such a big deal about it?</p> <p>Over 2000 years ago, the ancient Celts and their Druid priests lit bonfires and sacrificed animals and crops to the gods. The dead were said to return, so to try and confuse the ghosts, superstitious people wore animal skins with heads attached...the first costumes. After Pope Boniface IV later incorporated the pagan holiday into a church-sanctioned one, the evening before All Saint's Day - or, in Middle English, All Hallowmas - became Halloween, when Scottish men of the day impersonated the dead, something we still enthusiastically do today.</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5710/is-michelle-obama-this-generations-jackie-o/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5710/is-michelle-obama-this-generations-jackie-o/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5710/is-michelle-obama-this-generations-jackie-o/ Daily Dose Podcast Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:53:41 -0400 4:50 no Daily Dose fashion,fashion trends,fashion advice,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends,Michelle Obama,Mrs. O,Michelle Obama Fashion,Michelle Obama Style,Books About Michelle Obama The latest book about Michelle Obama's fashion style, 'Mrs O: The Face of Fashion Democracy' compares her to the other Mrs. O known for her sense of style: Jackie Kennedy. But is the comparison correct? Yes and no. pThe latest book about Michelle Obama's sense of fashion amp; style draws on the comparisons between her and the legendary Jackie O.nbsp; 'Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy' by the blogger who founded Mrs-O.org includes designer interviews, fashion illustrations of some of Michelle O's high profile outfits, and even breathless praise from her biggest fans, the people./p pWhile both First Ladies are famous for their love of fashion, Jackie Kennedy was anything but democratic in her tastes in clothing, spending lavishly on high-end designer names like Oleg Cassini and Givenchy. Michelle Obama wears both high amp; low - J. Crew amp; Rodarte - but could take a page from the other Mrs. O's staunch dedication to a personally -flattering fashion silhouette...as a result of which she is still lauded as a legendary fashion icon./p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p <p>The latest book about Michelle Obama's sense of fashion &amp; style draws on the comparisons between her and the legendary Jackie O.&nbsp; "Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy" by the blogger who founded Mrs-O.org includes designer interviews, fashion illustrations of some of Michelle O's high profile outfits, and even breathless praise from her biggest fans, the people.</p> <p>While both First Ladies are famous for their love of fashion, Jackie Kennedy was anything but democratic in her tastes in clothing, spending lavishly on high-end designer names like Oleg Cassini and Givenchy. Michelle Obama wears both high &amp; low - J. Crew &amp; Rodarte - but could take a page from the other Mrs. O's staunch dedication to a personally -flattering fashion silhouette...as a result of which she is still lauded as a legendary fashion icon.</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5709/where-to-find-a-steal-of-a-holidayred-carpet-gown/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5709/where-to-find-a-steal-of-a-holidayred-carpet-gown/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5709/where-to-find-a-steal-of-a-holidayred-carpet-gown/ Daily Dose Podcast Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:45:44 -0400 4:25 no Daily Dose fashion,holiday fashion,affordable fashion,budget fashion,red carpet gowns,holiday gowns,holiday dresses,party dresses,fashion trends,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends Instead of spending a bundle on a fabulous holiday gown, we've found a fantastic resource for getting one custom made - including the color you want, the length, silhouette, and size - all for under $200! pThe holiday season is fast approaching, which typically means a whirlwind of parties, events, and galas. And weddings: over 30% of all weddings take place during the holiday months (who knew). So what are you gonna wear?nbsp; You want to look like a million, but spend that way...not in this economy./p pIn this episode, we check out CocoMyles.com for their incredible deals on pure silk gowns, custom-sewn to your dress-size, the color you want, particular silhouette, and even hem length - and all for under $200!nbsp; So even if you don't have the budget this year to be spendy on your holiday fashion, you can certainly look like you do./p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p pnbsp;/p <p>The holiday season is fast approaching, which typically means a whirlwind of parties, events, and galas. And weddings: over 30% of all weddings take place during the holiday months (who knew). So what are you gonna wear?&nbsp; You want to look like a million, but spend that way...not in this economy.</p> <p>In this episode, we check out CocoMyles.com for their incredible deals on pure silk gowns, custom-sewn to your dress-size, the color you want, particular silhouette, and even hem length - and all for under $200!&nbsp; So even if you don't have the budget this year to be spendy on your holiday fashion, you can certainly look like you do.</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5703/fall-fashion-trends-the-top-5-must-haves/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5703/fall-fashion-trends-the-top-5-must-haves/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5703/fall-fashion-trends-the-top-5-must-haves/ Daily Dose Podcast Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:06:45 -0400 4:13 no Daily Dose fashion,fall fashion,fashion trends,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends With Fall Fashion shopping season in full swing, we've culled down the trends to the 5 most wearable interesting. Here's just what you need (and want) to know. pAre hemlines up or down? (both)nbsp; Are bright colors in or is black back? (yes)nbsp; Should I go with a fabulous classic suit or splash out in prints or bold color? (you guessed it)/p pHUH?!/p pSo many trends, so little time.nbsp; Our DailyDoseofStyle.com editors have sat through endless fashion shows, talked to designers, scrutinized hundreds and hundreds of runway photos...so you don't have to. Instead, sit back and enjoy the 5 minute version of the 5 coolest trends you'll want to incorporate into your wardrobe right now!/p p(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)/p <p>Are hemlines up or down? (both)&nbsp; Are bright colors in or is black back? (yes)&nbsp; Should I go with a fabulous classic suit or splash out in prints or bold color? (you guessed it)</p> <p>HUH?!</p> <p>So many trends, so little time.&nbsp; Our DailyDoseofStyle.com editors have sat through endless fashion shows, talked to designers, scrutinized hundreds and hundreds of runway photos...so you don't have to. Instead, sit back and enjoy the 5 minute version of the 5 coolest trends you'll want to incorporate into your wardrobe right now!</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5511/hilary-clinton-on-tiananmen/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5511/hilary-clinton-on-tiananmen/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5511/hilary-clinton-on-tiananmen/ Amanda Podcast Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:04:33 -0400 no Amanda news,Tiananmen,Hilary Clinton http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5510/weather-history/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5510/weather-history/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5510/weather-history/ Amanda Podcast Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:00:56 -0400 no Amanda weather,update This is no weather update. Doing the daily weather news, I found it frustrating that sometimes my updates (thanks to PAGASA) were not so accurate. Grrrr :( SO here's to weather history http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5509/manny-pacquiao/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5509/manny-pacquiao/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5509/manny-pacquiao/ Amanda Podcast Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:58:43 -0400 no Amanda Manny pacquiao,athlete,highest paid,boxer Manny Pacquiao made it as one of the highest paid athletes in the world. He's made a big name for himself and the Filipinos. http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5508/empire-state-is-going-green/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5508/empire-state-is-going-green/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5508/empire-state-is-going-green/ Amanda Podcast Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:55:52 -0400 no Amanda Empire State Building,going green The Empire State Building has loomed high over New York city for many years, and now it will stand for something new as it gets a green makeover. http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5507/living-with-the-dead/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5507/living-with-the-dead/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5507/living-with-the-dead/ Amanda Podcast Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:51:12 -0400 no Amanda cemetery,North cemetery,Manila pArticle was first published at UPI Asia.com. The link to article -/p phttp://www.upiasia.com/Society_Culture/2009/05/13/living_with_the_dead_in_manila/7422//p <p>Article was first published at UPI Asia.com. The link to article -</p> <p>http://www.upiasia.com/Society_Culture/2009/05/13/living_with_the_dead_in_manila/7422/</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5506/tomatina/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5506/tomatina/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5506/tomatina/ Amanda Podcast Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:41:20 -0400 no Amanda tomatina,festival,fiesta,tomatoes People just looovvvee Fiestas. They come up with different reasons to celebrate and have a F - I - E - S - T - A. Listen to this one of a kind 'Festival of Tomatoes.' pSobre la fiesta de Tomatina/p <p>Sobre la fiesta de Tomatina</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5505/the-other-havana/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5505/the-other-havana/ http://www.podcasternews.com/xploradora/5505/the-other-havana/ Amanda Podcast Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:34:19 -0400 no Amanda Havana,Filipina,online dating There is Havana in Cuba and there is another Havana in Makati, Philippines. p class='MsoNormal'The Other Havana lives up to its name. Much like the real Havana, it has the image of a fun-filled, breezy, sexy place to drink, smoke cuban cigars, dance, and have a sizzling end to call it a night. Listen to podcast and get to know the other Havana more ..../p pnbsp;/p <p class="MsoNormal">The Other Havana lives up to its name. Much like the real Havana, it has the image of a fun-filled, breezy, sexy place to drink, smoke cuban cigars, dance, and have a sizzling end to call it a night. Listen to podcast and get to know the other Havana more ....</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/4881/art-of-gracious-living-68-homeward-bound/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/4881/art-of-gracious-living-68-homeward-bound/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/4881/art-of-gracious-living-68-homeward-bound/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:17:55 -0500 no Patsy Terrell Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell,Sarah Ban Breathnach,home,homeward bound,clutter We are all Homeward Bound, regardless of where we are right now. pimg src='http://www.patsyterrell.com/images2/20071224detail.jpg' alt='' align='left' /emquot;/emA quote by Sarah Ban Breathnach in quot;Something Morequot; was the springboard for this episode. It pointed out just how much we all long for, and seek, home. /ppnbsp;emquot;It doesn't matter where you live today - trailer, apartment, or a house. You may be rooming in a motel or seeking santuary in a safe house halfway between your past and your future. You may even be without a roof to call your own, camping out on a friend's couch or community cot; held hostage in a palace or pitching a tent on thebr /dark side of the moon. It doesn't matter. If you're reading this, you're homeward bound.quot; /em/ppI believe we are all doing this very thing - heading home - in one way or another. And we need a place today that is home for us. /ppnbsp;/p <p><img src="http://www.patsyterrell.com/images2/20071224detail.jpg" alt="" align="left" /><em>&quot;</em>A quote by Sarah Ban Breathnach in &quot;Something More&quot; was the springboard for this episode. It pointed out just how much we all long for, and seek, home. </p><p>&nbsp;<em>&quot;It doesn't matter where you live today - trailer, apartment, or a house. You may be rooming in a motel or seeking santuary in a safe house halfway between your past and your future. You may even be without a roof to call your own, camping out on a friend's couch or community cot; held hostage in a palace or pitching a tent on the<br />dark side of the moon. It doesn't matter. If you're reading this, you're homeward bound.&quot; </em></p><p>I believe we are all doing this very thing - heading home - in one way or another. And we need a place today that is home for us. </p><p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/4719/art-of-gracious-living-67-priorities/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/4719/art-of-gracious-living-67-priorities/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/4719/art-of-gracious-living-67-priorities/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:49:25 -0500 5:27 no Patsy Terrell Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell Setting priorities helps us find time for everything. pFinding time for all the things we want to do in life is always a struggle. It all boils down to determining our priorities and then living so that those are where we're putting our energies. In this Art of Gracious Living I offer some suggestions on how to achieve this./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Finding time for all the things we want to do in life is always a struggle. It all boils down to determining our priorities and then living so that those are where we're putting our energies. In this Art of Gracious Living I offer some suggestions on how to achieve this.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/4469/art-of-gracious-living-66/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/4469/art-of-gracious-living-66/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/4469/art-of-gracious-living-66/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:32:25 -0400 7:02 no Patsy Terrell Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell Hiatus is good for everyone at times. pConsider all the things you are committed to and if some of them can be put on hiatus. Sometimes we all need to step back and refocus./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Consider all the things you are committed to and if some of them can be put on hiatus. Sometimes we all need to step back and refocus.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3884/throw-a-tea-party-art-of-gracious-living-65/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3884/throw-a-tea-party-art-of-gracious-living-65/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3884/throw-a-tea-party-art-of-gracious-living-65/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:52:29 -0400 6:25 no Patsy Terrell tea party,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell,cucumber sandwich,tea drinking,connection,conversation Creating a Tea Party is a great way to have conversation. pInvite a few friends over for tea and you'll create the opportunity for true conversation. It's not as difficult as you may think to have a tea party and we talk about the details today. I even give you some recipes on the website www.artofgraciousliving.com. The important thing is to create the opportunity to make a real connection with others./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell blog and more/a/li /ul <p>Invite a few friends over for tea and you'll create the opportunity for true conversation. It's not as difficult as you may think to have a tea party and we talk about the details today. I even give you some recipes on the website www.artofgraciousliving.com. The important thing is to create the opportunity to make a real connection with others.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell blog and more</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3773/art-of-gracious-living-64-stories/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3773/art-of-gracious-living-64-stories/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3773/art-of-gracious-living-64-stories/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:03:49 -0400 6:32 no Patsy Terrell river,patsy terrell,Art of Gracious Living,connection,stories,ohio river,mississippi river,driftwood,confluence Our stories help us define ourselves and connect with others. pOur stories are how we connect with others. The Kalahari Bushmen believe a man's story is his most precious possession because it's the basis of culture and civilization. The same is true in modern society, but we're more likely to tell someone what we do for a living than what we care about, than who we are. When I thought about applying this to myself I was reminded of a piece I wrote a few years ago that I gave to some friends with driftwood I had collected at the confluence of the rivers near where I grew up. That is a place I return to repeatedly./p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com/blog.htm'Patsy's blog/a/li lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li /ul <p>Our stories are how we connect with others. The Kalahari Bushmen believe a man's story is his most precious possession because it's the basis of culture and civilization. The same is true in modern society, but we're more likely to tell someone what we do for a living than what we care about, than who we are. When I thought about applying this to myself I was reminded of a piece I wrote a few years ago that I gave to some friends with driftwood I had collected at the confluence of the rivers near where I grew up. That is a place I return to repeatedly.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com/blog.htm">Patsy's blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3713/art-of-gracious-living-63-conversation/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3713/art-of-gracious-living-63-conversation/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3713/art-of-gracious-living-63-conversation/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:25:54 -0500 5:43 no Patsy Terrell conversation,family,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell One on one conversation is part of a gracious life. pFinding opportunities to have one on one conversation with others is something worth the effort. I recently had a five hour conversation with my nephew's wife, Cathy, and it was wonderful to connect with her in that way. As I thought about it later I realized that, because I live away from my family, I rarely have a chance to talk with any of them one on one - it tends to be in a group. Conversation is always different in groups than it is one on one. We must all look for the opportunities to have meaningful conversation./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Finding opportunities to have one on one conversation with others is something worth the effort. I recently had a five hour conversation with my nephew's wife, Cathy, and it was wonderful to connect with her in that way. As I thought about it later I realized that, because I live away from my family, I rarely have a chance to talk with any of them one on one - it tends to be in a group. Conversation is always different in groups than it is one on one. We must all look for the opportunities to have meaningful conversation.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3659/art-of-gracious-living-62-the-secret/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3659/art-of-gracious-living-62-the-secret/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3659/art-of-gracious-living-62-the-secret/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 6:31 no Patsy Terrell the secret,law of attraction,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell The Secret is about the Law of Attraction. pThe book and DVD, quot;The Secretquot; by Rhonda Byrne has garnered a lot of attention lately. The book is all about the law of attraction, and that what we devote our energy and attention to is what we attract into our lives. The first time I read about the concept was in Napoleon Hill's book, quot;Think and Grow Rich.quot; He summed it up by saying that whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve. This is not a new concept. It has been around for centuries. One of the central beliefs is that we must be grateful for what we already have, which is something we've talked about many time on Art of Gracious Living./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>The book and DVD, &quot;The Secret&quot; by Rhonda Byrne has garnered a lot of attention lately. The book is all about the law of attraction, and that what we devote our energy and attention to is what we attract into our lives. The first time I read about the concept was in Napoleon Hill's book, &quot;Think and Grow Rich.&quot; He summed it up by saying that whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve. This is not a new concept. It has been around for centuries. One of the central beliefs is that we must be grateful for what we already have, which is something we've talked about many time on Art of Gracious Living.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3645/art-of-gracious-living-61-wholeheartedness/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3645/art-of-gracious-living-61-wholeheartedness/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3645/art-of-gracious-living-61-wholeheartedness/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Mon, 19 Feb 2007 04:22:23 -0500 6:19 no Patsy Terrell Art of Gracious Living,passion,david whyte,wholeheartedness,tired all the time Approaching life wholeheartedly. pPoet David Whyte relates a story of being told that antidote to exhaustion is not necessarily rest, but approaching life with a wholeheartedness. I find great wisdom in this. So many people seem tired all the time - maybe because they're not living with passion. Maybe finding a passion, something they can be wholehearted about, will given them energy. /p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Poet David Whyte relates a story of being told that antidote to exhaustion is not necessarily rest, but approaching life with a wholeheartedness. I find great wisdom in this. So many people seem tired all the time - maybe because they're not living with passion. Maybe finding a passion, something they can be wholehearted about, will given them energy. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3600/art-of-gracious-living-60-how-we-want-to-be-loved/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3600/art-of-gracious-living-60-how-we-want-to-be-loved/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3600/art-of-gracious-living-60-how-we-want-to-be-loved/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:13:13 -0500 6:47 no Patsy Terrell grace,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell,love,being loved,giving love,being thankful,life lessons How we WANT to be loved may not be possible. pEach of us has life lessons to learn, and one of mine has been that people can only love you as they're capable, which may not be how you want to be loved. In this podcast I share a number of personal stories about how this lesson has been taught to me more than once. I'm thankful I have finally grasped this life lesson. People may not be able to love you as you want to be loved, but it doesn't mean their love is invalid./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li /ul <p>Each of us has life lessons to learn, and one of mine has been that people can only love you as they're capable, which may not be how you want to be loved. In this podcast I share a number of personal stories about how this lesson has been taught to me more than once. I'm thankful I have finally grasped this life lesson. People may not be able to love you as you want to be loved, but it doesn't mean their love is invalid.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3543/art-of-gracious-living-59-happiness-4-of-4-forgiveness/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3543/art-of-gracious-living-59-happiness-4-of-4-forgiveness/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3543/art-of-gracious-living-59-happiness-4-of-4-forgiveness/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 6:46 no Patsy Terrell Art of Gracious Living,forgiveness,happy,happiness Forgiveness is an essential component of being happy. pIn the last of the Art of Gracious Living four-part series on how to be happier, forgiveness is the topic. I share some personal instances of forgiving people and why it was difficult and how I was able to do it. Forgiving others is something you do for yourself. It gives you all the power again./p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'/a/li lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li /ul <p>In the last of the Art of Gracious Living four-part series on how to be happier, forgiveness is the topic. I share some personal instances of forgiving people and why it was difficult and how I was able to do it. Forgiving others is something you do for yourself. It gives you all the power again.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com"></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3510/art-of-gracious-living-58-happiness-3-of-4-meditation/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3510/art-of-gracious-living-58-happiness-3-of-4-meditation/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3510/art-of-gracious-living-58-happiness-3-of-4-meditation/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 6:47 no Patsy Terrell meditation,Art of Gracious Living,Patsy Terrell Meditation will make you happier. pMeditation will make you happier and it's easy to do. Art of Gracious Living this week is about various meditation techniques and how you can incorporate meditation into your daily life. /p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Meditation will make you happier and it's easy to do. Art of Gracious Living this week is about various meditation techniques and how you can incorporate meditation into your daily life. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3496/art-of-gracious-living-57-happiness-part-2-of-4-journal/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3496/art-of-gracious-living-57-happiness-part-2-of-4-journal/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3496/art-of-gracious-living-57-happiness-part-2-of-4-journal/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:22:31 -0500 6:28 no Patsy Terrell journaling,happiness,patsy terrell,blogging Journaling your way to Happiness. pThis is the second of a four part series on the science of happiness. Journaling is the topic. I talk today about different ways to make journaling part of your daily life/p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com/blog.htm'Patsy Terrell Blog/a/li /ul <p>This is the second of a four part series on the science of happiness. Journaling is the topic. I talk today about different ways to make journaling part of your daily life</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com/blog.htm">Patsy Terrell Blog</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3432/art-of-gracious-living-56-happiness-part-1-of-4/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3432/art-of-gracious-living-56-happiness-part-1-of-4/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3432/art-of-gracious-living-56-happiness-part-1-of-4/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:00:00 -0500 5:15 no Patsy Terrell happiness,happiness research,patsy terrell,journaling,meditation,forgiveness Happiness can be yours. pScience is giving us insight into how to be happier. Today is the first of a four part series devoted to techniques you can use to increase your happiness level./p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Science is giving us insight into how to be happier. Today is the first of a four part series devoted to techniques you can use to increase your happiness level.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3429/art-of-gracious-living-55-new-year/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3429/art-of-gracious-living-55-new-year/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3429/art-of-gracious-living-55-new-year/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:14:35 -0500 5:12 no Patsy Terrell change your life,looking back,looking ahead,new years,patsy terrell Looking back is one way to see what's ahead. pLooking back at the previous year and considering if your life is going the direction you want it to go is a healthy thing to do as we enter the new year. It's a good way to approach making some real change in your life. /p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Looking back at the previous year and considering if your life is going the direction you want it to go is a healthy thing to do as we enter the new year. It's a good way to approach making some real change in your life. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3347/art-of-gracious-living-54-christmas/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3347/art-of-gracious-living-54-christmas/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3347/art-of-gracious-living-54-christmas/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:00:00 -0500 5:37 no Patsy Terrell christmas,patsy terrell,Art of Gracious Living Christmas is even more than a religious holiday. pChristmas is a religious holiday for some, and a secular one for others. Regardless of how you celebrate, take time to connect with others and be grateful in this season./p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Christmas is a religious holiday for some, and a secular one for others. Regardless of how you celebrate, take time to connect with others and be grateful in this season.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3346/art-of-gracious-living-53-storytelling/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3346/art-of-gracious-living-53-storytelling/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3346/art-of-gracious-living-53-storytelling/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:24:54 -0500 5:53 no Patsy Terrell Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell,www.patsyterrell.com,storytelling,holiday storytelling,Christmas Our stories help define us and and our place. pWith the holidays at hand, this is a great time to encourage other family members to tell their stories and to share yours. Our stories help define who we are - what we choose to share with people and how we tell it. Don't miss this opportunity to share on such a meaningful level. /p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>With the holidays at hand, this is a great time to encourage other family members to tell their stories and to share yours. Our stories help define who we are - what we choose to share with people and how we tell it. Don't miss this opportunity to share on such a meaningful level. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3271/art-of-gracious-living-52-holiday-entertaining/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3271/art-of-gracious-living-52-holiday-entertaining/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3271/art-of-gracious-living-52-holiday-entertaining/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:00:00 -0500 5:37 no Patsy Terrell holiday,entertaining Keep it Simple When Entertaining for the Holidays pWhen you have dozens of people coming to your home is not the best time to try out new recipes. Stick to things you know how to do, and keep it simple. Leave yourself some time to relax before your guests arrive so you can enjoy your own party. /p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li /ul <p>When you have dozens of people coming to your home is not the best time to try out new recipes. Stick to things you know how to do, and keep it simple. Leave yourself some time to relax before your guests arrive so you can enjoy your own party. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3270/art-of-gracious-living-51-family-peace/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3270/art-of-gracious-living-51-family-peace/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3270/art-of-gracious-living-51-family-peace/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Sun, 03 Dec 2006 14:09:32 -0500 5:21 no Patsy Terrell family at holidays,peace,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell How to Find Family Peace for the Holidays pHolidays tend to be a stressful time and often lead to tension with family members. The Art of Gracious Living this week is about how to find family peace for the holidays./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li /ul <p>Holidays tend to be a stressful time and often lead to tension with family members. The Art of Gracious Living this week is about how to find family peace for the holidays.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3240/art-of-gracious-living-50-common-uncommon/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3240/art-of-gracious-living-50-common-uncommon/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3240/art-of-gracious-living-50-common-uncommon/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:12:48 -0500 6:10 no Patsy Terrell Art of Gracious Living,garrison keillor,michael kelly blanchard,jim richardson,national geographic photography Finding the extraordinary in ordinary life. pMany times over the past year I've had occasion to be reminded how important it is to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. A National Geographic photographer summed up what he does by saying he finds the commonplace in uncommon places. That theme was echoed multiple times through the year and is worth remembering for our daily lives./p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Many times over the past year I've had occasion to be reminded how important it is to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. A National Geographic photographer summed up what he does by saying he finds the commonplace in uncommon places. That theme was echoed multiple times through the year and is worth remembering for our daily lives.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3192/art-of-gracious-living-49-buddhist-teaching/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3192/art-of-gracious-living-49-buddhist-teaching/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3192/art-of-gracious-living-49-buddhist-teaching/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:35:55 -0500 5:10 no Patsy Terrell buddhist,art of gracious living,patsy terrell We should appreciate our life as humans. Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and that being born as a human is a rare and precious thing to be appreciated. Regardless of the religious aspect of this teaching, it's important to appreciate what we can do as humans and to not take our lives for granted. Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and that being born as a human is a rare and precious thing to be appreciated. Regardless of the religious aspect of this teaching, it's important to appreciate what we can do as humans and to not take our lives for granted. http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3143/art-of-gracious-living-48-christmas-prep/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3143/art-of-gracious-living-48-christmas-prep/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3143/art-of-gracious-living-48-christmas-prep/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:08:51 -0500 5:17 no Patsy Terrell christmas prep,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell Prepare now for the upcoming holiday. Christmas is much closer than we realize. One of the best ways to really enjoy the season is to do some preparation now. Cards can be addressed now, party plans made, and decorating started. I adore the holidays. By the time December rolls around I want to be able to just enjoy the season. Christmas is much closer than we realize. One of the best ways to really enjoy the season is to do some preparation now. Cards can be addressed now, party plans made, and decorating started. I adore the holidays. By the time December rolls around I want to be able to just enjoy the season. http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3081/art-of-gracious-living-47-common-language/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3081/art-of-gracious-living-47-common-language/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3081/art-of-gracious-living-47-common-language/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 03 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0500 5:08 no Patsy Terrell david franz,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell,common language,gracious living Finding a common language helps communication. pDr. David Franz, a bioterrorism expert, told a story at a recent lecture about finding a common language and how that facilitated communication between his team and a Russian team in early 1994. This was a turning point in his career, when he came to see science as a common language. We can all apply this to our daily lives. While we might not be able to use science as our common language, maybe we can use art or music or something else. Finding ways we can connect always helps us to communicate effectively with others./p ul lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Dr. David Franz, a bioterrorism expert, told a story at a recent lecture about finding a common language and how that facilitated communication between his team and a Russian team in early 1994. This was a turning point in his career, when he came to see science as a common language. We can all apply this to our daily lives. While we might not be able to use science as our common language, maybe we can use art or music or something else. Finding ways we can connect always helps us to communicate effectively with others.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3024/art-of-gracious-living-46-seattle-trip/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3024/art-of-gracious-living-46-seattle-trip/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/3024/art-of-gracious-living-46-seattle-trip/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:00:00 -0400 6:13 no Patsy Terrell seattle,victoria,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell,alibi tiki bar,portland Take the opportunity to share experiences with others. pI recently took a trip with a friend. The idea of being open became a motto for us during our travels. We each had experiences we would not have had left to our own devices because we went along on excursions the other person wanted to do. Greg went with me to tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada. I went to the Alibi Tiki Bar in Portland with him. Part of leading a gracious life is being open to experience./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>I recently took a trip with a friend. The idea of being open became a motto for us during our travels. We each had experiences we would not have had left to our own devices because we went along on excursions the other person wanted to do. Greg went with me to tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada. I went to the Alibi Tiki Bar in Portland with him. Part of leading a gracious life is being open to experience.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2754/art-of-gracious-living-45-clutter-control/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2754/art-of-gracious-living-45-clutter-control/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2754/art-of-gracious-living-45-clutter-control/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:00:00 -0400 6:51 no Patsy Terrell clutter control,gracious living Keep what is important to you close at hand. pSo much is made these days about clutter control and clearing your space, but it is important to keep the things that matter to you close. Things that make us feel good, that remind us of pleasant times are not clutter, as the experts are so fond of telling us, they are memories and deserve to be treated with respect. Of course we cannot keep every item that comes into our lives, but we also don't need to get rid of everything that does not have a defined purpose in daily life. Sometimes the purpose of something is to provide comfort with its mere existence./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li /ul <p>So much is made these days about clutter control and clearing your space, but it is important to keep the things that matter to you close. Things that make us feel good, that remind us of pleasant times are not clutter, as the experts are so fond of telling us, they are memories and deserve to be treated with respect. Of course we cannot keep every item that comes into our lives, but we also don't need to get rid of everything that does not have a defined purpose in daily life. Sometimes the purpose of something is to provide comfort with its mere existence.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2753/art-of-gracious-living-44-possibilities/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2753/art-of-gracious-living-44-possibilities/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2753/art-of-gracious-living-44-possibilities/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:00:00 -0400 5:44 no Patsy Terrell possiblities,gracious living,patsy terrell Our world is full of possibilities. pIt's easy to get caught up in the details of daily life and forget that we have infitine possibilities for our lives. We have options that we often don't full consider because we are not looking beyond our current obligations. Give yourself some breathing room to look at options for expanding your horizons. /p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.c'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>It's easy to get caught up in the details of daily life and forget that we have infitine possibilities for our lives. We have options that we often don't full consider because we are not looking beyond our current obligations. Give yourself some breathing room to look at options for expanding your horizons. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.c">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2752/art-of-gracious-living-43-creative-thinking/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2752/art-of-gracious-living-43-creative-thinking/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2752/art-of-gracious-living-43-creative-thinking/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:00:00 -0400 5:41 no Patsy Terrell gracious living,creative thinking,patsy terrell Knowledge is never wasted. pCreative thinking is the ability to apply knowledge to seemingly unrelated situations. It's the reason no knowledge is ever wasted. My high school teachers would be happy to know I still use algebra and the periodic chart, even though I do not work in a field where you would think it necessary. Creative thinking is essential to leading a gracious life. /p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>Creative thinking is the ability to apply knowledge to seemingly unrelated situations. It's the reason no knowledge is ever wasted. My high school teachers would be happy to know I still use algebra and the periodic chart, even though I do not work in a field where you would think it necessary. Creative thinking is essential to leading a gracious life. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2618/art-of-gracious-living-42-being-a-guest/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2618/art-of-gracious-living-42-being-a-guest/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2618/art-of-gracious-living-42-being-a-guest/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:00:00 -0400 6:41 no Patsy Terrell being a good guest,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell Something is expected of you when you are a guest. pWhen you're invited to be a guest in someone's home, it is incumbent on you to participate in the evening. You are being invited to add your charm and personality to the gathering, to help create the atmosphere. It is an honor. /p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>When you're invited to be a guest in someone's home, it is incumbent on you to participate in the evening. You are being invited to add your charm and personality to the gathering, to help create the atmosphere. It is an honor. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2617/art-of-gracious-living-41-being-a-host/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2617/art-of-gracious-living-41-being-a-host/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2617/art-of-gracious-living-41-being-a-host/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:00:00 -0400 5:54 no Patsy Terrell being a host,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell,www.patsyterrell.com,www.artofgraciousliving.com Being a Host is an Artform. pWhen one is a host, some things are required - namely that you are responsible for the party. Do not dispense assignments to your family and friends as if they are your hired staff. Instead, throw the party you can manage in time, money and energy. Your guests are coming to be with you and enjoy the evening, not just to eat your food and drink your beverages. /p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>When one is a host, some things are required - namely that you are responsible for the party. Do not dispense assignments to your family and friends as if they are your hired staff. Instead, throw the party you can manage in time, money and energy. Your guests are coming to be with you and enjoy the evening, not just to eat your food and drink your beverages. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2608/art-of-gracious-living-40-saying-i-love-you/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2608/art-of-gracious-living-40-saying-i-love-you/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2608/art-of-gracious-living-40-saying-i-love-you/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:00:00 -0400 5:32 no Patsy Terrell I love you,Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell,podcaster news,blubrry Expressing Your Affection to Loved Ones is Important pWe humans have an amazing ability to express our affection for each other with words. Use the power of language to tell someone important to you how you feel about them. Most of us do not hear 'I love you' enough, nor do we say it enough. I'm not speaking of the romantic sense, necessarily, but saying it to friends and family as well as lovers./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.patsyterrell.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>We humans have an amazing ability to express our affection for each other with words. Use the power of language to tell someone important to you how you feel about them. Most of us do not hear "I love you" enough, nor do we say it enough. I'm not speaking of the romantic sense, necessarily, but saying it to friends and family as well as lovers.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patsyterrell.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2587/art-of-gracious-living-39-20060908/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2587/art-of-gracious-living-39-20060908/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2587/art-of-gracious-living-39-20060908/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:00:00 -0400 6:29 no Patsy Terrell fear,gracious life,Art of Gracious Living,Patsy Terrell,Roosevelt Facing our Fear can help us lead a gracious life. pHumans work harder to avoid what we fear than we do to seek what we desire. This means that our fears have tremendous power in our daily lives. Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in 1960 in her book, quot;You Learn by Livingquot; that, quot;You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.quot; She said, quot;You must do the thing you think you cannot do.quot; Defining the fears is part of leading a gracious life./p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li /ul <p>Humans work harder to avoid what we fear than we do to seek what we desire. This means that our fears have tremendous power in our daily lives. Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in 1960 in her book, &quot;You Learn by Living&quot; that, &quot;You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.&quot; She said, &quot;You must do the thing you think you cannot do.&quot; Defining the fears is part of leading a gracious life.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> </ul> http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2586/art-of-gracious-living-38-20060901/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2586/art-of-gracious-living-38-20060901/ http://www.podcasternews.com/graciousliving/2586/art-of-gracious-living-38-20060901/ Patsy Terrell Podcast Sat, 02 Sep 2006 23:16:37 -0400 6:06 no Patsy Terrell Art of Gracious Living,patsy terrell,podcaster news,grand canyon rafting,mother-son bonding Leading a Gracious Life requires living fully. pMy friend, Trish, recently returned from a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon with her son, Nick. It was a life-changing experience for them, and a time for real bonding between mom and 20-something son. When she was telling me about it later, she remarked how it took some initiative on her part to make the trip happen and how she felt more herself as a result. That is the essence of gracious living. /p ul lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Art of Gracious Living/a/li lia href='http://www.artofgraciousliving.com'Patsy Terrell/a/li /ul <p>My friend, Trish, recently returned from a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon with her son, Nick. It was a life-changing experience for them, and a time for real bonding between mom and 20-something son. When she was telling me about it later, she remarked how it took some initiative on her part to make the trip happen and how she felt more herself as a result. That is the essence of gracious living. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Art of Gracious Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.artofgraciousliving.com">Patsy Terrell</a></li> </ul>