Angela Rogers

Balancing good looks with comfort is a challenge you face as a mom every day when you get dressed, and shoes are often the most difficult piece of the equation. How can you look great when you know you'll be running after kids all day? Obviously you need to avoid blistering pointy toes or back-busting high heels, but finding comfort styles that look great isn't easy. Here are some styles that work well for moms. Ballet Flats The ballet flat with skinny pants is a style that Audrey Hepburn popularized in the 1960s, and it's still a fashionable look. Ballet flats look best paired with cropped, fitted pants or longer skirts. This style varies widely in terms of comfort; look for a pair with well-cushioned soles and good arch support. If you fall in love with a cute pair that don't offer support, buy them roomy and insert a cushioned insole. Sneakers It goes without saying that sneakers are comfy, but stylish? In some cases, yes. Look for simple styles in solid colors or cute prints ...

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After reading Redshift Rendezvous, which I reviewed a few days ago, I got got the chance to ask the author a few questions.  John E. Stith has been writing since the late 70s and had his first novel published in 1984.  He has a large body of work, which includes short stories, and has many years of experience navigating the waters of the publishing world.   What made you decide to start writing science fiction? Love of reading. The urge didn't hit strongly until I was partway through college, but the desire became stronger every time I finished reading a great book. Deciding to devote fifteen minutes every day made the difference between wanting to write and actually writing.   I know several authors and each of them have their own way of writing.  When you sit down to write, do you have everything already pre-planned? Or do you just start writing and see where it takes you? I generally do several drafts, but I have an aversion to doing even more, so I want ...

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