My parents have always felt that they come before my husband and our children. They not only feel that they deserve and are entitled... More >>

When my mom was a little girl she got a kidney infection that the doctors said would kill her. Thankfully, she survived. More >>

In the 1960's we lived on a mountain overlooking Addis Ababa, mainly because our father was Ethiopia's first Safari Outfitter. It was a balmy evening as my sister was waiting for her date to pick her up... More >>

I was told as a child that I should open doors for women, treat them with respect, defer or apologize to them when it is necessary... What I was taught, however, was what never exited between the teeth of my parents. What I was taught had nothing to do with what I was told. More >>

I am currently 27 weeks pregnant with my first child. I heard the call about the mother-in-law not wanting to get the whooping cough vaccine. More >>

I am an administrator in a public school in a small town in Montana. We have approximately 315 students in our school district, grades K-12. I do see- and agree with- most of your beliefs about public schools... More >>

We are raising 3 of our grandsons, working our way through the obstacles as they come. Our 11-year-old was recently invited to a new friend's house after school. After meeting the mother... More >>

Your description of the movie, '71 Into the Fire', about the student-soldiers who fought in the Korean War touched my heart, along with your reaction to it. More >>

When I used to work in offices, I dreaded the annual Secret Santa. I didn't want to 'not participate' and be deemed a fuddy-duddy... More >>

I am a marital and family law attorney and prior to entering private practice, I was a domestic violence and DUI prosecutor. The bulk of my career has been spent dealing with people who, amongst other defects, cannot make good decisions. More >>