Picking out clothes for the day and assembling ingredients for breakfast is part of most people’s routine and at times can be stressful. Now imagine digging through your closet, trying to... Read more >>

A friend of mine, Theresa, and I came up with this list. She was blind and I was a teacher of the blind so the principal thought it would be a good idea for us to share an office/classroom that year.... Read more >>

In October 2006, Oprah aired a “Paying It Forward” episode in which audience members were given a video camera and one thousand dollars to donate to some sort of charitable cause. They... Read more >>

When it comes to increasing your home’s energy efficiency, not all window treatments are equal. The energy efficiency of window treatments is measured in R-values, similar to insulation. The... Read more >>

We finally got around to redecorating our guest bedroom and it was easier than I thought. The change that made the biggest difference was replacing the mirrored closet doors with a... Read more >>

For most people, a day at the office can be a lackluster, though achievable, task. We show up by car or train, grab some coffee, and spend eight hours in our PC-equipped cubicles and on conference... Read more >>

I am 35 years old and have 3 children and one due in less than a week, my two older ones are thirteen and fifteen, my third is two and half. He was a true gift because I was not supposed to have... Read more >>

The date that made my heart pound and my knees weak was when I first met my husband, Clark. Two dear friends, Loran and Helen, made the introductions. To break the ice, Loran, Helen, and I met Clark... Read more >>

Dear 4-Way, If you’re on blind date and things aren’t working out, at what point in the date is it acceptable to end it? I have friends who do a lot of online dating and a few have told... Read more >>

For the past twelve months, I’ve gone without any real romantic sustenance (translation: fireworks). Months of theorizing have led me to believe Cupid is down in SoCal trying to mend... Read more >>