This is an old-time expression that is hardly ever used anymore, and it conjures up a picture of a stuffy old lady who has just received what she views as…

The first mirrors date back to as early as 4,000 B.C.  Prior to that a reflection could be seen in water or from a polished metal on occasion.  Later, they…

We all know what that means, don't we?  The one word we never want to hear that some of you have already heard:  cancer.  Some of you are in the…

Our world focuses on numbers.  Big numbers mean success.  But, think back to your school days and one teacher who took time for you and altered the course of your…

I love a bargain!  I can't help it.  I think it's genetic.  My mom could stretch a dollar further than anyone I have ever met.  My uncle once had the…

If I'm not mistaken, there was a movie entitled Men Leave  that came out a few years back.  However, even before that my husband spoke those very words to me…

Kids often have heroes they want to pattern themselves after:  a professional athlete, a beautiful movie star or some other famous person.  They may try to look like that person…

Remember when you first learned to ride a bike?  You kept falling off - until you finally "got the hang of it" - and then, off you went!  If only…

At a family dinner, my daughter-in-law shared the story of the latest with my not yet two-year old grandson.  It seems when he would find himself in trouble of any…

Every day has its own set of challenges, doesn't it?  How much does attitude play in how each of those days turns out?  Sometimes I have trouble sleeping.  That tends…