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January 27, 2011
Fabulous friends, fabulous gifts
They planned your bachelorette party, brought you soup when you were sick, baby-sat your kids, rescued you from a bad date and jump-started your car when you got stuck. Thank the remarkable friends in your life with a unique, personal gift.
Crossing UFOs and sacred texts in a whodunit
Starting with its beguiling title, “Journal of a UFO Investigator” by David Halperin (Viking, $25.95) is an enchantment from beginning to end, a coming-of-age story that is also a kind of whodunit and, above all, an eerie adventure tale set in the subculture of flying saucers and space creatures.
Girlfriend Getaways
Taking a trip with a girlfriend or two is the perfect way to recharge your batteries. I love trying new things with my friends and finding time to sit around and catch up for hours. I certainly don’t take enough of this type of vacation, but when I do, I absolutely love it.\nIf you are ready for a girlfriends’ getaway, here are a few ideas.
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