Anxiety awaits in sixth season of 'Mad Men'

In the first episode of the first season of "Mad Men," Don Draper's next-in-line affair, Rachel Menken, hears his brutal philosophy: Love is nothing more than an ad man's myth, and everyone is born alone and dies alone.

Tips for de-stressing holiday entertaining

NEW YORK (AP) — With a little planning, a little help and a lot of resolve, holiday entertaining doesn't have to mean you're too stressed out to enjoy your own party.

What's shaking fashion? An adult-quake

This season's clothes aren't taking their cues from club kids, college students or teenage rebels. There's something grown-up about some of the most popular looks: They're a little refined and very wearable, but they've avoided being stodgy or, worse, just plain old.

Retro is forever, get used to it

Retro looks are everywhere, and they’re quickly making their way from Hollywood to the shores of Lake Michigan.

'Mad Men' costumes get Emmy snub

Is it time to trade polished sheaths and all-business suits for lace gowns and tweed jodhpurs?

A Valparaiso man has made advertising his pride and passion for major food chains

When Gerry Jasinski was asked to work with McDonald's executives for a Happy Meal promotional tie-in with the launch of the 1979 "Star Trek" franchise, he broke ground for what has become commonplace for the fast-food chain giant.

Region man has made advertising his pride, passion for major food chains

When Gerry Jasinski was asked to work with McDonald's executives for a Happy Meal promotional tie-in with the launch of the 1979 "Star Trek" franchise, he broke ground for what has become common place for the fast-food chain giant.

Add vintage jewelry for instant va-va-va-voom

Indulge your inner Betty Draper. True, "Mad Men" costume designer Janie Bryant has launched '60s-inspired lines. But authentic clip earrings, pearl chokers and charm bracelets can be salvaged cheaply from Grandma's dresser, resale shops and antique fairs.

Add vintage jewelry for instant va-va-va-voom

Indulge your inner Betty Draper. True, "Mad Men" costume designer Janie Bryant has launched '60s-inspired lines. But authentic clip earrings, pearl chokers and charm bracelets can be salvaged cheaply from Grandma's dresser, resale shops and antique fairs.

CHICAGO SCENE: NBC making a play for 'Playboy' series

Break out your bunny ears.

Kathleen Quilligan

Times Health and Features Writer Kathleen Quilligan is one of the local celebrities dancing for charity for United Way of Lake County at the 2011 "Dancing with the Local Celebrities Challenge" in the Celebrity Ballroom of Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville on Feb. 24.