I like a clean house. Everything in its place, and a place for everything. Spotlessly shiny floors, dust-free blinds, clutter-free counters, and maybe a little orange peel and rosemary simmering on the stove. This can only mean one thing: I need a housekeeper. One who’ll show up at least twice …
A few thoughts on nouns, verbs, gifts, and giving We all have pet peeves, don’t we? Whether it’s disdain for a trendy phrase like “cra-cra” or someone driving 20 in a 55, there are certain things in life that grate on our last nerves—things that go through us like nails …
Ah, traditions. Whether they’re a component of major holidays or part of our weekly rituals, we all have traditions in one form or another. For some, it may mean a chili dinner with the family before the kids go trick-or-treating. For others, it could be pancakes every Sunday morning. In …
If you’ve ever experienced a breakdown in communication, you know the cause can often be traced to a number of factors, from distraction and inattention to emotions and misunderstandings. But what about the times when someone just isn’t speaking your language? As in they don’t speak English? Such was the case …
