Gratitude is a powerful emotion. More >>

Today I dropped off my oldest daughter for her first day of kindergarten... More >>

I read your blog 'How to Act Around a Dying Loved One' and it reminded me of a poem I wrote before attending a funeral of a friend's father... More >>

...All teachers want to have a classroom full of students who are eager learners, who are engaged in whatever task is put before them, and who are inspired to perform at a very high level... More >>

I had to smile today when you were talking about the movie "Picnic." My parents' first date was supposed to be going to see that movie... More >>

I'm so tired of not being able to have a conversation with other women about wives treating their husbands well without women immediately commenting that it 'works both ways'... More >>

As a volunteer coach for almost 10 years to youth team sports, I have seen many young kids come through the sports programs... More >>

Kids are not taught the basic premise of good manners anymore, because of schools and parents... More >>

...If you've been getting the cold shoulder lately, here are the final two steps to help you thaw things out a bit - or discover if that attitude could be something more... More >>

My husband and I have joint checking accounts, and stock portfolios for retirement. However, we also have SEPARATE savings accounts, for which neither of us is accountable to one another... More >>