The timing was almost unbelievable. About 18 months ago, I found out my dad had been cheating on my mom. About six months later, my husband found out that his mom had been cheating on his dad. How my husband and I each found out was indicative...
The facts don’t lie: Trying to make friends as an adult is terrible. People often want to talk about the finish of various craft beers; the jokes you make more often than not have the word “fistula” in them; everybody who’s nice to you at the gym...
The only thing scarier than getting older yourself is realizing your parents are growing older still. While you may have many years to get things in order for retirement and even death, settling things for your parents has a speedier timeline. Getting on the same page with...
It’s official: You have one month of summer left to pretend you don’t have a job, while ignoring all those “WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!” emails from your boss. And what better way to continue avoiding work than by skipping town to embark on an all-American road...
With summertime comes humidity, and with humidity comes bugs—lots and lots of bugs. We’re not talking butterflies, either: We’re talking blood-sucking, biting, stinger-equipped day-ruiners like mosquitos, bees, spiders and ticks. To help you deal with the aftermath of becoming a full-on bug buffet, Purdue University entomologist Tom...
After Adam died, I started listening to dubstep. I think my grief registered in a way where the only viable option to make myself feel better was to slowly blow out my eardrums with Skrillex and Knife Party. His wasn’t the kind of stereotypical death you see...
Pollen should be harmless to us humans. Tiny flower powder that bumble bees carry around in their adorable knee-pockets? Pshh, what harm could that do? But if you’re one of the unfortunate 8% of American adults who suffers from hayfever, you’ll know just what a harbinger of...
Every summer, we’re faced with one of the toughest decisions of the year: Should I spend all my precious days off now, or save them for the winter? Should I drink all day in the sun and surf, or should I go shred serious pow pow gnar...
In this edition of “Step Into the Chair,” Cleve McMillan, stylist and DSC’s resident hair expert, weighs in on your burning questions about the mysterious adventure that is getting a haircut. My eyebrows are crazy, but I’m worried I’ll look like Pauly D if I let my...
First off, never let anyone you want to share those sheets with hear you ask that question, especially if you’re really emphasizing the “need” part. Second, ask yourself honestly, how often are you washing your sheets right now? If you’re not even sure when you last washed...
If you’re a long-time member of the Club, you may have experienced a bout of déjà vu while reading through the July Bathroom Minutes magazine. More specifically, the “Name That Firework” feature probably left you thinking, “Have I seen this before?” And rightfully so. We did, in...
You can stop freaking out about that bump, blemish or rash that’s seriously ruined your week. Dr. Lisa Chipps, dermatologist and assistant clinical professor at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, is here to help you figure out why it’s there and how to make it disappear...
