“Do these pants make my hips look wide?” I asked my husband as I stared horrified into the mirror. “Define what you mean by ‘wide,’ ” he said. “Wide!” I repeated. “Do my hips look wide?” “Uh, uh, uh . . . ,” he stammered. “OK,” I explained. “If you say they are the width of … [Read more...]

For years, I have feared that one day I will develop Alzheimer’s disease and nobody will notice. According to the latest research, I’m right. Goal-driven, conscientious achievers are less prone to contracting Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study just published in Archives … [Read more...]

My wife and I were shopping at a local grocery store recently, when our teenage daughter called us on her cell phone, asking us to purchase a feminine product for her. My wife knew the type and brand she preferred, but this particular style apparently was out of stock. Having … [Read more...]

With the onset of online shopping, I have fallen victim to the ease of Holiday ordering right from my computer. I confess I have become the “Queen of Free Shipping” and the “Master of Promo Codes”. The UPS man and I have formed a coffee klatch. This is not the lazy way to shop; … [Read more...]

Some families have scintillating dinner conversation. They discuss the pros and cons of nuclear proliferation, like Jimmy Carter and his daughter, Amy. Or they debate the ramifications of gun control, like the Cheneys. And I’ll bet Paul McCartney and his kids have a field day … [Read more...]