Is your room unbalanced?
Does your room feel off kilter or lopsided? Out of balance? Maybe it needs a seesaw!
Hoping for a better decade than the last
We're fast approaching the end of 2010, and I'm realizing how
When Harry met Laurie (the Catholic burglar)
I met my husband when I was burglarizing his house. Or maybe I was robbing it. Is there a difference? I mean, in “Law & Order” - which I watch all the time because I am slowly morphing into my 92-year-old grandmother; another column entirely - um, in “Law & Order” they say burglary. But then I've heard some say robbery. Also? Homicide - but I'm very, very certain that did not come into play the night I met Harry.
The battle over birth control continues
"It is now a fact that as a result of birth control, the survival rate among mothers and children is higher. There is less suffering for all groups." - Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger
A holiday season guide to crowded mall parking lots
Surprise, the holidays are nearly here. Oh, let's be honest,
Both sides need the same facts for a debate
As an opinion writer, the subject of how people arrive at
Keep certain things away from your dog
Medicine is a science with more questions than answers. Doctors are always searching for a better way to treat specific diseases. Veterinarians are no different. Veterinary research is responsible for the development of new treatments and preventative vaccines.
Redemption for torment may come with nephew
Anyone who has read my column for a period of time knows that I became an aunt for the first time last year. Having no children of my own, my niece’s birth was an enormous event that filled my heart with pride.
Housing options as we mature
Every spring millions of homeowner experience the annual ritual of getting their home ready for summer. For me, it starts with power washing the patio and pool decks, setting up outside furniture and getting the pool ready. And every year, as I pick up the paint brush, fire up the power washer and prep the pool, I wonder if there isn't an easier way. Although I enjoy having everything in tip top shape and having a nice place for family to visit, my motivation for home repair and maintenance isn't what it used to be. And frankly, I'm not convinced that I will get more motivated as I continue to age.



