Column: Deliveries provide a thrill, even if it’s moth ado about nothing
O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street, Oh please let it be for me! O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street, I wish, I...
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Column: It’s college essay season. Here’s why they’re miserable.
Who’s thinking about writing a college essay? If you’re not raising your hand, you’re either not 16 to 18 years old, or you’re not raising anyone between the ages of...
Column: When biking, always follow the (lost) leader
You know what I learned last Sunday? I learned that if my bike buddies told me to follow them as they rode off a bridge, I'm just dumb enough to...
Column: Lost luggage and the joy of a family cruise
My sister Betsy proposed a toast. “To mom and dad, and their 60th anniversary!” My siblings and I clinked glasses. Then Betsy added, “This afternoon, I wasn't sure they were...
Column: I found the perfect healthy on-the-go pancake recipe. I also now wear a bib when driving.
I don’t know who decided there are only Seven Deadly Sins, but whoever it was, she wasn’t a suburban mother. Pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. It’s a...
Column: A pair of squirrelly backyard pets
I’m starting to wonder if my grip on sanity has slipped. I’m no longer just talking to squirrels. I’m yelling at them. Friends and family members can testify to my...
Column: Smart TVs don’t always result in a smarter TV watcher
Every month, I get charged for things I do not use. Netflix. Hulu. Amazon Prime. I've been paying for these with the full intention of parking my brain in front...
Column: Step away from the email thread, organizing is not your strength
I'm not dumb. Not only that, in many areas of my life, I’m quite smart. And organized. Go ahead. Stop over unannounced and open a drawer or a closet. I’m...
Column: Important advice on political discussions and home decor
Dear Sal: Yesterday, I found myself in close proximity to two people engaged in a lively conversation about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s biographical movie, “The Notorious RBG.” Naturally, I listened...
Column: Cashing out the old DVD collection
“I sold all my DVDs at Half-Price Books,” I told my sister, Betsy. “Guess how much?” “$6.” “All my DVDs,” I repeated. “$6.50.” This is one of our favorite games....