I was a high school teacher on September 11, 2001, not yet a mother. My husband and I had been married for just over a year and we'd recently begun talking about starting a family. And then that horrific Tuesday morning occurred... More >>

Dating brings a rush of emotions to the surface and no matter what has happened in the past, there is usually a sense of anticipation before the date. "Could this person be the one?" is the question from the heart. And your experiences in dating, love, and commitment are directly related to your past thoughts... More >>

Sliders used to be just mini burgers that were appetizers at trendy cafes. Now they've taken center stage as full-fledged entrees that encompass all kinds of proteins on lots of fun foundations. Check out the Caesar salad bites, curry shrimp pita triangles, and mini muffin fruit pies that follow... More >>

Have you been spending a fortune on the latest beauty products that promise a cure for wrinkles? Are you concerned about spending all your hard-earned money on popular, celebrity advertised products that may not be as effective as promoted? Keep reading, because I want to help you unravel some of the best kept secrets Mother Nature has created for you... More >>

Should doctors tell their patients when death is imminent? Would the news make a difference? More >>

Life is like a ten-speed bike.
Most of us have gears we never use. More >>

I teach high school in California, and my wife and I have two daughters. Fifteen years ago when our daughters were in high school and over 16 (we didn't allow them to date until they were 16), my younger daughter had been dating a young man for a few months.... More >>

I had to chuckle when I heard the call of the newly engaged young lady with a ring from her boyfriend's former fiancée. More >>

I called you looking for affirmation that my husband and I had given our daughter the right advice. She had been asked by a friend's mother to throw a surprise birthday party for this friend, but then the mother said that my daughter shouldn't invite a certain few people... More >>

Today, I overheard a conversation in the office kitchen where two persons were sharing stories about what they had done during the weekend. More >>