Everyone feels lonely at times, but this can worsen on special holidays such as Christmas when people enjoy celebrating with others. More >>

Menus can be much more than the inspiration for just that one restaurant meal you might be pondering. Taking a peek online ahead of time or just perusing before ordering can be a lightning fast way to snatch a few meal ideas. Most menus give dish descriptions, including ingredient combinations. Let that be your invitation to try ones that catch your fancy at home. More >>

It's fitting the big blockbusters come out this time of year. The holidays are about reconnecting with family, and watching movies together is one good way to do that. Lately, my husband and I have been showing the kids movies at home from our own childhoods. More >>

Every commercial or preview I've seen of Happy Feet 2 led me to believe it would be like its lighthearted original, with plenty of dancing and a strong story line. I quickly found it may be heavy in special effects, but it has a disconnected story line and not nearly enough fun or dancing. More >>

...I was interested to learn what my listeners have owned up to - even years later - because of their conscience; why they felt it was important to right the wrong and how doing so changed their life... More >>

I live in San Diego and as you might have seen in the news, a young woman, 34 years old, was found murdered on Thanksgiving. She leaves behind her 13 year old daughter. The suspect, who has been arrested, is her ex-boyfriend. More >>

I did the unthinkable and had a long term affair that resulted in the dissolution of 2 marriages. I married "the affair" and 10 years into it, I lost him the same way I found him. More >>

When I was probably 8 - 10 years old, I helped sell donuts after church for my parish. While I was selling them, I would slip change into my shoes, so really I was stealing from the church. More >>

I heard you talk the other day about the value of reading with your children. I have three: ages 16, 13, and 9. I read to my kids a lot when they were younger, but when they reached about 3rd grade, I tapered off and allowed them to read on their own. More >>

I discovered a neat trick to help my 13 year old boy pick up after himself. He's my youngest and I've always just picked up after him because it's been "easier". More >>