He Says, She Says
English is a tough language. Here’s a sign in a Hong Kong dentist office: “Teeth extracted by the latest Methodists.”…
Science of a Smile
How is your smile? I’ve been reading about the benefits of turning a frown upside down. Apparently it takes 22…
In Praise of Bribery
I’m tucking an eight-year-old into bed. We’ve been throwing a baseball and eight o’clock has arrived too fast. “Sometimes I…
What God Can’t Do
Is there something you wish you could do, but can’t? I feel your pain. There are things I can’t do….
Eviction Notice
Here are excuses made by tenants who couldn’t pay their rent: “With my daughter’s graduation, our new boat, and our…
#Unplugged
Years ago, my son told me about something called Facebook. I said, “That’s the dumbest idea since the pogo stick….
Plugged In
Back to School? Make sure you’re connected to the right source When the school year begins, I like to recall…
Faithful Furry Friend
Marks on a tattered measuring chart in our pantry are proof: children grow up fast. Most nights Mojo the faithful…
Where There’s Smoke
It’s been a horrendous year for forest fires. This summer we could barely see the sun for weeks. Smokers stopped…