Special Occasions
There are times in a person’s life when they would just like to become Superman, fly around the earth counterclockwise, therefore reversing time and erasing... Read more
Have you heard the plea from teachers at your child’s school, “Please! No more cupcakes to celebrate birthdays in the classroom!” It seems to be... Read more
Undecorating the Christmas Tree
It has taken me years to perfect the science and artistry of decorating the perfect Christmas tree. Lights first: the aesthetic balance of depth and surface glow.... Read more
The Business of Christmas
If you nominate Christmas for feeling like a sudden extra full-time job, I would second that feeling. So much to do, so little time. There’s... Read more
Thanksgiving
Let’s create a story together, whether fictional or based on experiences, about Thanksgiving. I’ll get it started: Normal Rockwellish was not what I would call... Read more
Fireplace Memoirs
I started college a year later than most of my friends. They went directly after high school. But, I had worked with my father through... Read more
Goatopia! Eight Ways to Get Your Goat On
I don’t know who’s in their Rolodex, but goats are getting great PR lately. Once overshadowed by their bovine brethren, goats and their almighty utters... Read more
With budget-conscious folks hitting the roads instead of the skies, chances are you’ll have a friend or two occupying your couch. What’s your game plan when it comes to houseguests? Write about it here

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