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

18. June 2013 by Lori Borgman
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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

12. June 2013 by Lori Borgman
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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

05. June 2013 by Lori Borgman
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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

30. May 2013 by Marybeth Hicks
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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

29. May 2013 by Lori Borgman
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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

24. May 2013 by Marybeth Hicks
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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

24. May 2013 by Lynn Armitage
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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

20. May 2013 by Lori Borgman
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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

15. May 2013 by Marybeth Hicks
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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

14. May 2013 by Marybeth Hicks
Categories: American Teens, Common Sense, Family, Fashion, Manners, Parenting, Values | 1 comment

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

13. May 2013 by Marijo Tinlin
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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

13. May 2013 by Lori Borgman
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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

13. May 2013 by Mary Gates
Categories: American Teens, Economy, Fashion, Media, Not Making This Up, Sex, Values, Women, Young Adults | 1 comment

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

12. May 2013 by Marybeth Hicks
Categories: Cool Women, Faith, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Values, Women | 4 comments

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

10. May 2013 by Sarah Maduri
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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

06. May 2013 by Lori Borgman
Categories: Family, Women | 1 comment

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