At some point, almost everyone experiences leaving home. Read More

The thing that connects babies to their parents and children to their grandparents is love. Read More

When the song came out we all took it as a tribute to brown eyed girls who were in love, and later to brown eyed girls in general. Read More

My mother loved to bake, a trait I inherited. The only way to avoid sweet treats and baked breads at home is to deny myself the pleasure of creating them. Read More

I look at this photo and sigh. This was my family’s Thanksgiving table seventy years ago. I’m the second child on the left, sharing a meal with two generations now gone. In fact, my dear cousin sitting directly across from me has also died. But the tradition of sharing a meal with folks you love… Read More

Hell no, we won't go. And the truth is most people I knew didn't end up in Vietnam. Read More

All of my years as a faithful voter have taught me that it’s important to keep trying. Eventually, I hope our country will get what it needs. Read More

Actually, even as a lifelong Democrat (my parents indoctrinated me well), I kind of still like Ike. Read More

I do have a sense of humor, but please don’t tease me or make me (or someone else because I’m an overly empathic person) the butt of a prank or practical joke. Read More

Perfection in a purse is an elusive pursuit I am afraid I will never achieve. For now, I have taken a vow. No new purses. Read More