It’s a carefully cultivated and squeaky-clean image that over the past several decades has generated mass audience and advertising appeal: think Jell-O and the Cosby Show. I was even a big fan of Fat Albert, – all a testament to the comedic genius of this...
Buy in bulk and save a bundle – that’s the theory anyway. But is buying in bulk always such a good deal? What if you’re single as I am – is it a good idea to buy veggies or other perishables in bulk? Common sense tells us a lot will go bad before you use it and...
My favorite TV shows growing up were Wonder Woman and Bionic Woman. I wanted to be like them in so many ways. But around the same time, there would be another huge influence on my life; my grade school teacher, Sister Ignacia who taught me about faith. The Bionic...
People like new starts. Mostly we do. I think that’s why we look forward to the New Year – it is new and it gives us a chance to start fresh again. We like it so much that most New Year’s celebrations have become an excuse to consume large quantities of alcohol, kiss...
May it bring more joy and success and less grief and regret. To our dreams… May we never stop believing in them and taking the actions that will make them a reality. To our friends, loved ones, associates or colleagues… May we take the time to let...
Unfortunately, there are some people who are so miserable and so rotten to the core that even during the Holidays they can’t find an ounce of Christian charity within their wretched souls. To the contrary, they are so cynical that they scoff at all the frolic and...
