We had been out of toilet paper for so long that we had depleted our supply of suitable substitutes... Kleenex, napkins, fabric softener sheets. So, despite my aversion to solo-shopping, I had no choice but to head to Costco. Armed only with a standard-sized cart and list, I … [Read more...]

I pride myself on the fact that, at my age, I am technically savvy, knowing my computer inside and out, and being able to assemble things even when the instructions are written in pseudo-English. My house is full of electronic doo-dads that dance to my command. (Well, everything … [Read more...]

God sat in front of his laptop computer staring intently at a color monitor that displayed a detailed view of the western hemisphere. His gnarled, left-hand fingers rested lightly on a golden keyboard. With his right hand, he pointed an elegant, sterling silver mouse at the … [Read more...]

In 1989, Hurricane Hugo ripped through the Caribbean, leaving tremendous destruction in its wake. I was nine months pregnant at the time and living in Ponce, Puerto Rico. My son was born just a few days after the storm hit the island. I should have realized right away that this … [Read more...]

“Guess what I want to do to celebrate my fortieth birthday?” My husband peered over the top of the newspaper. “I’m going to run a marathon.” A spray of coffee flew out his mouth as he tried to stifle his laughter. “You’re going to WHAT?” as if I’d announced I was trying out … [Read more...]