Never argue with a journal keeper

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | May 14, 2012 - 8:40am

A few months ago, a friend and I had a disagreement about whether we’d ever cycled in Elizabeth City. He insisted we had not.

Celebrating a life with coconut rice

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | April 12, 2012 - 3:17pm

I have been thinking a lot recently about how we should celebrate life — and the lives of those we’ve loved and lost.

Second leg of Italian trip provides columnist with memorable experiences — on her own

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | March 12, 2012 - 3:38pm

During my recent solo trip to Italy, I roamed the streets of Florence, capital of the Renaissance, for three days.

Italian lasagna: The adventure begins

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | February 13, 2012 - 11:28am

“How was the food?” That’s the question most people ask after “How was your trip to Italy?

Not my mamma’s oatmeal!

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | January 10, 2012 - 11:44am

“Oatmeal? Yuck!” was my normal response whenever Mama called us to the breakfast table and I found steaming but characterless oatmeal in my bowl.

Treat yourself: take a break!

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | December 13, 2011 - 11:34am

Sitting down for a few moments and “doing nothing” is not easy for most women.

Columnist shares gem from her ‘edible collection’

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | November 11, 2011 - 2:09pm

Some women collect handmade pottery for their kitchens.

Columnist offers advice for safeguarding your valuables while traveling

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | October 12, 2011 - 12:41am

For the past several weeks I have been planning a trip to Italy.

Taking the ‘A’-Train: Columnist enjoys traveling by Amtrak

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | September 13, 2011 - 3:22pm

Before the Wright brothers' miraculous invention gave wings to travel and Henry Ford introduced his newfangled horseless carriage, trains were the most practical and convenient way for people to journey over great distances — from one state to another, one city to the next, or from the East Coast to the West.

Three best friends add richness to columnist's life

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | August 11, 2011 - 2:26pm

Every woman needs at least one best friend, someone to share secrets with and laugh with, someone to confide in without the fear of being judged, someone to spend a weekend with now and then, someone to listen patiently, to understand, to give advice, to share life's worries and life's happy moments.

Cut the clutter and lighten up

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | July 12, 2011 - 1:53pm

Stuff. We all have it. It accumulates in the attic and basement, takes up space in the garage and closets, spills out of drawers, out of boxes under the bed, over counter tops and bookshelves.

A history lesson: The past is people, not dry facts

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | June 14, 2011 - 8:01am

OK, let's see if you remember a few facts from American History class: Who was the third president of the United States and what famous document did he write?

Seasoned traveler gives tips for frugal trips

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | May 11, 2011 - 1:28pm

Spend less, do more. That's my motto when it comes to travel.

Hey, driver: pay attention, please

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | April 20, 2011 - 11:02am

I saw a great bumper sticker the other day: “Shut up and drive.

Single gals can live happily ever after

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | March 14, 2011 - 1:32pm

“Some enchanted evening … you may meet a stranger. You may meet a stranger across a crowded room …” Or you may not.

Braces give adult columnist something to smile about

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | February 15, 2011 - 10:15am

They’re gone! Those metal brackets and wires I wore on my upper and lower choppers for two years are finally off! My teeth are free at last!

Long-distance letters reflect true love

By Rosie Erskine Lamrhari | January 13, 2011 - 3:16pm

They met on a cold, snowy evening in November 1942.