While perusing the Sunday paper a week before Father’s Day, I came across a huge spread in a department store’s ad insert for men’s cologne, also known as “eau de toilette”. Before I go any further, why do companies insist on using that French phrase, which translates to toilet … [Read more...]

Despite the best efforts of the Peachtree pool neighborhood association board to write rules and follow county regulations... some anti-social behavior is simply beyond regulation. National Geographic documentaries depict baby sea turtles born on expansive desert beaches. … [Read more...]

My favorite color is green. I have green eyes. So I purchase almost everything in green: clothes, towels, jewelry. Years ago I faithfully followed instructions in an interior decoration magazine. I purchased a green sofa and green carpeting throughout my house. So when my … [Read more...]

As my friends talk and relive their golf experiences, my thoughts return to my experience,which would never take me back to any golf course. Although, I always thought and relished in the idea of being the perfect Secretary, going on and above the call of duty, one particular … [Read more...]

My daughter, Tessa, and I made a trip to Walmart yesterday to gather supplies for her 12th birthday party. As we were leaving the store with food and party paraphernalia for 15 preteen girls and enough extra-strength/extra-alcohol pain blockers to keep my husband calm for 12 … [Read more...]