St. Nicholas Day is December 6, a day to honor the kind and generous man who was Christian bishop who provided for the poor and sick in his homeland of what is now Turkey. He is the basis for the popular character of Santa Claus. He is believed to have died on December 6, hence … [Read more...]
Real Simple has lost the simple
I have loved Real Simple for a long time. I first started reading it when I was in law school, and have been pretty devoted for more than a decade. I noticed that I wasn't loving it as much as I used to, but thought that maybe the issue was with me. But maybe it is okay to judge … [Read more...]
11 Funny Thanksgiving quotes to tickle your wishbone
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family and gratitude for both. There can be a lot of pressure, though, to get things just right can make it harder to see the humor Here are some very funny Thanksgiving quotes to help you maintain your humorous perspective on the holiday and … [Read more...]
Holiday treats added to Treasures from the Disney Archives exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Chicago is one of my favorite places, and Christmas is my favorite season, so of course I love the MSI's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit year after year. This year, I was even more excited than usual to see … [Read more...]
On Erma Bombeck and achieving goals
I adore Erma Bombeck. She is one of my favorites. I love her writing and her fabulous perspective on life, and parenthood in particular. She made it possible for people like me to be writing about parenthood and suburban life. Though she was published in newspapers, not online, … [Read more...]
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