Janice Lieberman

I explore the problematic role of “wife,” even in 2021. I was inspired by Glen Close’s role as wife to a Nobel Prize winner in the film “The Wife” (2018), in which she was overlooked, patronized, forced to play “second fiddle” to her most difficult husband. Close has spoken of the denigrated position her mother took in her own marriage. Today’s dilemma: the wife who does not play second fiddle to her husband is still regarded by some as castrating.

Prolong a Blow Dry Jim Clinton a “Today Show” stylist, who also works at the Vartali salon in New York Prolong a Blow Dry Jim Clinton a “Today Show” stylist, who also works at the Vartali salon in New York City share his favorite secrets for making a blow dry last: 1. Sleep with a scrunchies. Pull your hair up like Pebbles of Flintstones fame. In the morning just pull off and fluff. 2. Use a satin pillowcase to prevent ridges in your hair. 3. When showering try to cover your hairline.

New Africa/Shutterstock If you are traveling and want to pack lighter to avoid tight security and hefty fees at the airport…you’re not alone. Suitcase.com just released the results of their survey and found 57.4 percent of travelers are packing lighter and 56.5% plan to check fewer bags. We asked Suitcase.com for ten ways to beat the baggage game. These are the vacation items you’ll almost always regret packing.