If I could do anything today it would be to have my mother back for just one day. Mother has dementia and her behavior is very erratic now -- she doesn't always recognize people. More >>

'What? Don't we want our kids happy? That's the whole purpose of parenthood!' Trust me. That kind of thinking is the problem... More >>

Bottled tea drinks are overflowing market refrigerator cases. Profits are as high as waterfalls, too, since these are some of the most marked-up 'disposable income' products available. Stretch your summer budget by stirring up pitchers of antioxidant-filled green tea at home since using tea bags is much more economical than purchasing by the premixed bottle... More >>

...I, too, notice the amount of young people who seem so aimless, so UNimpassioned about life and am so sad for them. More >>

Tomorrow will be six months since my husband had an acute stroke in his sleep. He now is in hospice at the Veterans' Care Center. My husband is a disabled veteran, a good family man, a good neighbor, and a provider. More >>

If you are bored or not happy in life, the key is having a passion. If you want to transform your life and feel meaningful on the face of the earth, you need to have a point to your life... More >>

THANK YOU for your response to the woman whose husband was an alcoholic!!!!! I listened to that call almost in tears. She could have been my mom 40 years ago. More >>

...I wanted to write because I am dumbfounded by how easily couples divorce and families become fractured. There is an expectation in marriage that we will live happily ever after and if that doesn't happen, well, there's always divorce. More >>

Even already "10-second" recipes can be aided by fun, kid-style ingredients, and also show that "kid-friendly" can still mean healthful. And summer is the perfect, leisurely, activity-seeking time to embark on such adventures... More >>

Edamame and shiitake mushrooms are very common to Japanese cooking. Including shiitake mushrooms in an edamame puree is a great way to introduce your baby to the distinctive taste of umami. Okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style pancake, is also very popular with kids... More >>