Lori: Y’all gotta read this
I can probably tell where you’re from by whether you say “you guys” or “y’all.” Do you call it pick-AHN … Continue reading
Lori: Cold statistics cry salty tears
More than 24 million children live apart from their biological fathers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is one … Continue reading
Lori: Thinking outside the window
Between the old air conditioner dying and a new one being installed, we’ve been living with the windows open. The … Continue reading
Marybeth: Hijacked by health teacher? Take action!
To: Marybeth From: Annoyed by Unhealthy Questions I’m a freshman in high school. Our health teacher has a policy that … Continue reading
Lori: If you ‘don’t know,’ find out
With the way things are going, the White House soon will have more scandals than Quaker has oats. The hearings … Continue reading
Marybeth: Plan ahead to oppose cohabiting
To: Marybeth From: Opposed to cohabiting Can you offer any advice for my young adult daughters about why not to … Continue reading
Lynn: I crashed my daughter’s prom
One day my daughter is making me a macaroni necklace for Mother’s Day and the next thing I know, I’m … Continue reading
Lori: Peonies help remember and honor
The peonies are slightly behind schedule for Memorial Day. I worry about such things, not because I want to, but … Continue reading
Marybeth: Some parents don’t always know best
To: Marybeth From: Not Crazy About Carpools This question might be filed under, “What are these people thinking?” My high … Continue reading
Marybeth: A tactful response to untactful garb
To: Marybeth From: Irritated Aunt My 13-year-old son will be confirmed in a solemn ceremony at our church. We have … Continue reading
Marijo: Why The IRS Story Now?
As wives, mothers, chauffeurs of small children, etc, it’s hard to stay up on current political events but here’s one … Continue reading
Lori: Is gelatin salad still gellin’?
I dread being the bearer of bad news, especially in an uncertain economy, questionable employment gains and high allergen levels, … Continue reading
Mary: Game On, Abercrombie
68 yr-old Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries infuriated potential consumers when his 2006 quotes from Salon in response to … Continue reading
Marybeth: A Mother’s Life (My mother’s, that is!)
Recently, my niece, Grace, a student at DePaul University, asked my parents to participate in a class project with her … Continue reading
Sarah: Who’s a Savant?
I recently read an article by Adam Piore about savant syndrome, that rare and mysterious affliction in which someone suffers some … Continue reading
Lori: Gift sweeps mom off her feet
I received a great Mother’s Day gift last year. We were just about to cut into a beautiful cake topped with … Continue reading