In this season of love and giving I thought it fruitful to remind my readers — and myself — of the essence of what this blog is about. The nature of True Beauty (to make the distinction from the the sort sought at cosmetics counters), is its importance in our everyday lives. How to … Read More
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Mrs. Smith
“Y’know, Mrs. Smith thinks you’re full of it.” My friend Lou has just come crashing through my door with this announcement. I look up from my keyboard and raise my eyebrows at him in what I hope is a questioning expression… he flops down across from me. “Well, she didn’t put it exactly that way.” … Read More
The Way of Beauty Blog in Review
I started this blog just last September (2014). I hope I’ve made a few salient points, and entertained a bit along the way. I started off by making the distinction that The Way of Beauty — book, blog and actual practice — is about COSMOLOGY NOT COSMETOLOGY! You all suffered through my Manifesto for True … Read More

