To their parents' eyes, kids seem to stay at one age forever. The same feels true about preschool TV shows they watch religiously. Parents find themselves asking, "Will they ever grow out of Sesame Street and Dragon Tales?" In fact, they do. And when kids eventually leave some … [Read more...]

As a rule, I would rather gargle with drain cleaner than go to the mall. Motherhood will do that. After playing multiple games of hide and seek in the clothes racks, and later, listening to weeping on the other side of the fitting room door, it got to where my back would start … [Read more...]

Men love their toys, but seldom share with others. They especially don’t share with their wives. When we last brought home a new TV, I couldn’t wait to watch my favorite shows. I should have gotten a good book instead. “Look what this can do,” my husband said, happily pushing … [Read more...]

Like most people I'm concerned about the stock market volatility, seeing my bank account dwindle, and that long black hair dangling from my Aunt Audrey’s left nostril. I tried to grasp the complexity of the financial mess. After several months of intensive research and … [Read more...]