There’s an old African proverb that says the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second-best time? Right now.
I thought about that watching Oprah a few days ago. Yes, yes, I know it’s an indulgence, but I’d already finished my work for the day, and besides, I always [...]
There’s a little bit of elder dog abuse going on in my house. Should I be worried that last night the only way Blue could get away from Bear was to run into the shower with me? And that Bear then followed him in, and suddenly what used to be a private, contemplative [...]
I just posted this as a comment on Bookseller Chick’s blog, but it seems like an issue worth airing here, to see what you guys think.
The issue is that Bookseller Chick has noticed the beginning of a downturn in sales lately, as people have to choose between filling their tanks with gas or spending money [...]
As far as I can tell, there are two main advantages to being a fully-formed adult. One is that I never have to share a hotel room with anyone but my husband if I don’t want to. I made this vow in 1996, after rooming with my mother on a trip to Chicago. [...]