The reading lamp by our couch is always unplugged. That’s because one of our teenagers finds it necessary to unplug the lamp so he can plug in his cell phone charger and computer while he does his homework during his favorite TV program. Certainly we’ve had the discussion about how inefficient multi-tasking is. But that’s […]

  Children are wonderful because they see the little curiosities that make up our world. They’ll squat on the sidewalk and watch a bug crawl into a crack. Children will pause in the middle of play to cock their heads and listen for a plane to travel over head. They’re entertained by leaf crowns. You, […]

When the cashier asks for ID before accepting my credit card or check, I do not get insulted. She’s doing her job. She’s helping to keep me and my bank account safe by attempting to insure that no one is using my card unauthorized. Certainly there is enough opportunity for theft during this holiday season. […]