Table of contents for December 2021 - January 2022 in Mega Man

For the first time in over 18 months, I went to two events with more than 30 people in attendance. As I was in the car on the way to the gathering, I felt very anxious at the thought of being swarmed by people, friends and acquaintances wanting to hug and exchange kisses. It has been so long and I’m certain physical touch would be desired. As I walked in event number one, guests were polite and kept their distance. I passed the main entrance and glanced to the side and was being offered pass around food and drink. Normally, I would accept the offer for a glass of wine or a tiny hors d’oeuvres, but this time I declined even if I want a sip of crisp sauvignon blanc.…

The timeless element of love is traditionally expressed with fine jewelry. Rings are an intrinsic part of engagements and wedding vows as a promise of eternal devotion. Women have also taken to purchasing jewelry for themselves, doing away with the idea that that have to wait for someone to gift them with their sparklers. Through it all, a piece of jewelry is an investment, and whether it is an emotional or financial one, the best choice would be to purchase one that will stay beautiful in the years to come. However, jeweler Sep Vergara says that is not always the case. White gold, which is the go-to metal for most jewelry in the country, can lose its color in due time. This is why he offers platinum as a tougher,…

Hey man, it’s been a long year. Pour yourself a good one and give yourself a toast for making it. Better yet, why not learn how to make a proper cocktail? Surely you’ve seen the video of American actor Stanley Tucci with his Negroni. And if you haven’t, for sure your partner has and they’re kind of wishing you’d take notes. Pick a drink. We’re partial to the classics—a gin martini, an old fashioned and the aforementioned Negroni. They don’t have to be complicated and require exotic ingredients, but to make a good one will require practice, a few tries to get it just right. Trust us, it’s a skill that will pay off in spades. We’ve all learned a lot from these interesting times we’re living in—what’s one more…