If you are bored or not happy in life, the key is having a passion. If you want to transform your life and feel meaningful on the face of the earth, you need to have a point to your life... More >>

Do you know how many people have called my show over the last 3 1/2 decades to tell me they could do the right thing in their lives if they only had self-esteem?...A LOT... More >>

When it comes to the issue of whether or not to give kids an allowance, there are two schools of thought... More >>

A talk show host I know used to respond to callers who asked him how he was doing by saying, "Better than some, not as good as others." I thought that was wonderful. That's the truth around the world: we assess where we're at by comparing ourselves to others... More >>

I have a 25 year old son who is a good kid - very conscientious and good-hearted, but distracted by video games. My wife and I worked on the issue during his teenage years to no avail. More >>

According to a new survey, 83 percent of both men and women say they have held onto a friendship longer than it was healthy. Why is it so hard to dump a bad friend?... More >>

I want to talk about my friend Karen, who is in the last stages of cancer. I went to visit her this weekend and got to see how a woman who is suffering still has class. More >>

My husband and I both gained weight after we were married because we LOVE good food, cooking together, and hosting. I gained much more weight than he did with bearing children, emotional eating, and a few other factors. More >>

One thing you said that REALLY got my attention was your comments about two years ago to an overweight woman. You told her she was lazy and undisciplined and she did not care about the impression she was making on others. OUCH! Those words hit home. More >>

People feel entitled to challenge everything these days. Even if they've understood the rules and they're reaping the benefits, they decide they're above the system and the rules don't apply to them. More >>