Higginson: Renewing driver’s license makes for a not-so-merry task
You know what's a fun errand in December? Getting your driver's license renewed at the DMV. Nothing screams "holiday spirit" like a long line, a pile of documentation, and the...
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Higginson: performance of Hollywood classic leads to complications
There are lots of reasons to rot for all eternity, and I'm guilty of a few of them. There was the time I drove one daughter to O'Hare International Airport...
Higginson: Tax reform needs reforming
In a Nov. 5 New York Times op ed piece, "Tax Reform Should Help American Families," Sen. Marco Rubio made me laugh. Granted, it was a high-pitched, slightly hysterical laugh....
Higginson: #MeToo movement sparks both sadness and hope
Within days of learning about the alleged harassment and sexual assault claims against Harvey Weinstein, the sisterhood of #MeToo exploded on social media. Here is what I wrote on my...
Column: Wedding lifts spirits
I was not in the mood to go to a wedding. Like so many others, I've been suffering from PTSD - Psychological Trauma Since Donald. Add the tragedy of gun...
Column: Dispensing life lessons can be hard work
This week, we turn the column over to those in need of some important life advice. Dear Sally: My mother showed up at my apartment and rearranged everything. Why do...
Column: What’s a family vacation without some fighting?
I am haunted by the eternal happiness of others, especially those on family vacations. It's a character flaw on my part, but there it is. According to the truths of...
Column: Seeing a miracle thanks to technology
Trust me when I tell you to grab a tissue. Or roll down your sleeves and get ready to wipe. Me? My eyes are welling up even as I type....
COLUMN: ‘Game of Thrones’ creator is the pride of Highland Park
Let's start with this: Even the best fantasies have elements of reality. Clean up your mind. I'm talking about "Game of Thrones,"the epic HBO series currently in its seventh season,...
Higginson: An Uber rain delay
"About $5,200, give or take a little." That was the estimated Uber fare for my one-way ride request between the Bangor and Portland airports. Before he let me get in,...