I want to BE married. It's the GETTING married that's driving me nuts. After nearly a decade of bachelorhood, I am counting down the last couple of months before nuptialation. I'm not sure I'm going to make it. I try to be helpful. Really, I do. Take the tuxedo. I thought a … [Read more...]

What do you get the man who has everything? It was my husband’s birthday last week and being the gadget guy that he is (aren’t they all?), I thought it was time he had his own Global Positioning System (GPS). Men love GPS systems because it gives them a legitimate excuse for not … [Read more...]

Exercising regularly is an easy way of increasing your chances of having a long, healthy life. This is terrific news, considering that recent studies suggest that living is one of the top priorities for humans, behind checking our email. Besides general health, there are many … [Read more...]

Block Party season prevails from April to October, conjuring three vivid images: 1) Neighbors chattering cheerfully; 2) children scampering across your lawn; 3) the need to fake your own death. If you’ve never attended a neighborhood block party (and if you haven’t, where do … [Read more...]

Most people can't point to the day and time they turned old, but I can. I can't remember the exact date, but I remember the day very vividly. My lovely wife was walking up the driveway from the mailbox, and she was grinning. Normally, she has a sweet smile, but this one was evil. … [Read more...]