Peppy paragraphs may be all it takes to make you peppy too, by saving time and energy in the kitchen. Even if English wasn't your best subject in school, shaping your meal ideas into a perfect paragraph is a good culinary strategy. More >>

The movie is supposed to be about Earth, but it's clear that "America" is what's deemed "The Dark Planet." My main problem with "Escape" is how America is depicted in it. More >>

Before my husband passed away, someone asked him why, after over 23 years of marriage, we had NO children. God never blessed us with a child. More >>

My 86-year-old dad passed away 5 years ago. My mom lived almost 100 miles from me and she said she didn't want me to have to come visit her every weekend so she would just move in with me. I loved the idea because I thought I would be able to take care of her. More >>

I was surprised to find that my sister and I got through most of the care giving without incident, but I also believe that was at least partially due to the fact that I decided to keep my thoughts to myself regarding her behavior. More >>

...I am good friends with my neighbor of 16 years... She and her husband travel a lot (at least 15 days or more a month)... I have been collecting their mail, taking out their trash, and watering house plants while they're gone. More >>

The Presidency, even to the most experienced politicians is no bed of roses...
No human being can fill that station and escape censure. More >>

Why is being a good son-in-law such a big deal? Well, statistically speaking, we see a significant drop in the divorce rate when men get along with their wives' parents, especially their fathers. But even more importantly, it affects kids. More >>

It is the little things my husband does that makes my love grow. They are not your BIG blow out type of things. More >>

I was used to boys telling me what I wanted to hear and always doing the socially expedient thing. Then along came Nick. More >>