I’m sure you’ve heard this already, but there are some big wildfires blazing throughout Southern California–considerably closer to home than I like thinking about. The sky is hazy from smoke,…
Published August 31st, 2009 by wpengine
It seems that every six months or so we hear about a new drug that science thinks may hold the key to treating obesity. However, not much seems to ever…
Published August 31st, 2009 by wpengine
Someone close to me last week said she feels bad pursuing a breast reduction because she doesn’t think that “cutting” up her body and altering her appearance would be what…
Published August 28th, 2009 by wpengine
I recently saw the movie “Julie & Julia” starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams and loved it. The movie is emotional, well-crafted, hilarious and touching. I loved the film not…
Read More ’Julie & Julia’ offers beautiful, refreshing look at marriage
Published August 26th, 2009 by wpengine
My husband and I have been in a bit of a funk lately. Like many others, I was laid off from my corporate, college-degree-justifying job back in January and have…
Read More Learning to live with less: A lesson for government
Published August 26th, 2009 by wpengine
OK, I’ve not hopped on the iPhone bandwagon yet for two reasons: No. 1, I’m on the Dave Ramsey plan and I’ve not made it to that particular baby step…
Published August 26th, 2009 by wpengine
Does money buy happiness? Recently, there has been a string of problems for people with fame and fortune. Michael Beasley of the Miami Heat just checked into rehab for depression.…
Published August 20th, 2009 by wpengine
Back when the stimulus bill was being floated, American Spectator made this observation about the future of bipartisan relations in a new administration: “So in other words, Obama welcomes a…
Read More The difference between convictions and partisanship in the health care debate
Published August 20th, 2009 by wpengine
Do you recall moments when you saw or heard something that made your eyes tear up a little or made the hair on your arms stand up? They’re times when…
Published August 20th, 2009 by wpengine
If you were like me at a younger age, you despised running. I wasn’t the most athletic kid in the school. OK, I wasn’t athletic at all. I didn’t play…
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