Back to Basics

The men in my house have learned by now that it is best to stay out of my way during spring cleaning. This is the season when, room by room, the place gets ripped apart, cleaned, and put back together all in attempt to make life happier and easier for the rest of the year. more »

Here in Southeastern Pennsylvania we just survived a very mild winter. At least 75 days were above normal as far as temperatures are concerned and the state averaged onlyt about 19 inches of snow. That may have been easy on the heating bill, but it a… more »

The act of caring can be a lonely experience, especially when it seems as if no one else does. No one is going to care for a child as much as its parent. The burden of the widow in the black limousine is not shared by the strangers walking the stre… more »

Wouldn't it be great if more corporations operated under a mission like that of a nonprofit? One that solves a problem, educates the public, or -- my favorite -- protects our environment. One of the roadblocks to this dream is c… more »

As winter drags on, I grow tired of frozen vegetables. My tastebuds long for the farm-to-table produce that is still weeks away. They remind me that now is the time to plan for this year's supply. more »