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As if returning to work after an extended absence isn't hard enough, imagine doing that in a city where you DO NOT LIVE?   Just finding the job opening is hard.  Then the number of applicants applying for the same job increases competition.  No on ... Read more...
From one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century, F. Scott Fitzgerald, comes this latest filmed version of his book, "The Great Gatsby" by Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, the director of "Romeo + Juliet" and "Moulin Rouge." Known for ... Read more...
The subject of distracted driving has heavily focused on the dangers of texting while driving, particularly among teenagers. Now a new Read more...
Three meals and one dinner has been my life for almost eight years. But things are going to change in my house and here is why. Since my kids were born, I've done everything for them. If they had clothes that needed to be washed, I washed them. If they droppe ... Read more...
With Spunky Ethel as your grandma, you pay attention.  What I noticed is something that means even more now as an adult than when I first heard it as a child. ... Read more...
By Mary Foley Sisters send the best cards!  Like this one I just received from my sister Leslie (read it now if you haven’t yet).  Which got me to thinking about Valentine’s Day.  V-day stirs up all kind of experiences from deep loving feelings ... Read more...
It’s that time of year again – time for handmade cards and way-too-early-in-the-morning kisses from the kids and a spa gift card from the husband. (I’ve been looking forward to my annual Mother’s Day massage for more than a month now.) Just the gifts I want as a mom ... Read more...
Last summer, I was sitting in Greece breathing a huge sigh of relief that our whole family including two pets safely arrived on this first Read more...
Let competence and hard work and doing what the teacher says be my ticket in. Let it be my island of safety too. - Tara Sophia Mohr She slowly sinks back in her chair, shoulders slightly hunched forward arms crossed hugging her abdomen.  I don’t ... Read more...
You know how everyone is the perfect parent—before they have kids? They always know EXACTLY how they would parent saying, “When I have kids, I’ll NEVER cut the crusts off their sandwiches,” and, “My kids will know how to read before starting kindergarten.” Read more...