If you love the socializing and stories that serve as side dishes to a holiday cookie exchange, but don't have the time to whip up the homemade delicacies yourself, you don't have to sit cookie-less on the sidelines.  More >>

During the holidays, many parents get their children to behave by saying "you better be good or Santa won't bring you toys!" Since it usually works, it's tempting to use this trick. More >>

I just heard the call from the girl who was tired of being picked on because she was short. I am not too short (5'4), but my husband and my kids are. My kids have never been picked on (at least not for long,) because early on, they knew all of the advantages that come with being short. For instance: More >>

We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavoring to stifle is a false opinion; and if we were sure, stifling it would be an evil still. More >>

Today we had a debate on day care for our speech class (for college) and I was the lead speaker for the side that argues against day care (it was 2 guys, versus 3 girls who supported day care). It was one hour long, and I must say I almost wanted to vomit upon hearing the other debaters. Their reasons for supporting day care were nothing more than "I, ME, and MINE." More >>

Something very scary is starting in this country - in the land of the free that you and I all love - so you need to pay attention. Four months ago, I said I was ending my terrestrial radio show at the end of the year because I wanted to regain my First Amendment rights.  A lot of intellectuals snickered and said I didn't know what I was talking about - only the government can take away First Amendment rights.  I was only being threatened by non -government organizations like Media Matters. More >>

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I had a caller on the air recently who flabbergasted me, and that doesn't happen often.  After being on the air more than 30 years, I've heard lots and lots that has touched me or stunned me.  This one was a "stunner." More >>

I have been an avid listener of your show for over 10 years and am "tickled to death" that you are switching over to Sirius XM. I can't tell you how many local radio stations I've searched trying to chase you down as you move and my family moves around. Now we will all have a new home. More >>

Purchasing popular holiday culinary gifts in specialty stores or online often ends up not only with exotic fare, but exotic prices. Crafting homemade delicacies not only can drop the price tag significantly, but also ensures custom presents straight from the heart. When you strategize, as guided below , often even such thoughtful and mouthwatering items - like gourmet hot chocolate mixes, an expert pie-making set or one-of-a-kind fruity centerpieces that Spaniards swear promise a New Year of good luck - can be put together quicker than it would require you to sort between choices at the store in the seasonal rush. More >>