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Boys just don’t understand girl things
September 18, 2009 There are many things I have learned by living with boys for the past 14-plus years — not the least of which is: boys aren’t like girls. more »»
Wedding guest list features glaring omission
September 13, 2009 I went to a remarkable out-of-town wedding not long ag. more »»
Remembering the fallen of 9/11, Vietnam
September 6, 2009 I can hardly believe it’s been eight years since Sept. 11, 2001. You know, as soon as the terrorist attacks started happening on that dreadful day, I just knew that the date of Sept. more »»
Reflecting on the ups and downs of marriage
August 30, 2009 Fourteen years ago, almost to the day, my husband Kerry and I got hitched. Fourteen years. Some days, it seems like it’s been 14 weeks. Other days, it seems like 14 decades. more »»
A big bah, humbug to Christmas in August
August 23, 2009 Happy New Year. more »»
A southern sojourn reminds us why Ohio is home
August 14, 2009 Northeastern Ohio. Why do we live here, again? I pondered this question as I sat on the shore of Myrtle Beach, S.C., during our summer vacatio. more »»
Songs of summer bring back memories
August 9, 2009 I was listening to NPR this week, as I always do when driving, when I heard the announcers discussing a special feature they’d concocted called “Listeners Pick Their Summer Song. more »»
A visit to the second happiest place on earth
August 2, 2009 Those of you who read this column regularly are likely aware of my penchant for Disney World. It is, in my humble opinion, the happiest place on earth. more »»
A visit to the second happiest place on earth
August 2, 2009 Those of you who read this column regularly are likely aware of my penchant for Disney World. It is, in my humble opinion, the happiest place on earth. more »»
Advice helps take the sting out of a bad day
July 26, 2009 I had a particularly exasperating day this past week. It started with a 20-minute delaying road block on the way to work. more »»
The English language is confusing
July 19, 2009 The English language is confusing. Yes, I’m a writer. Yes, I work in public and media relations. more »»
Whole milk and no seatbelts??How did we survive?
July 12, 2009 One of the best things about writing a weekly humor/inspirational column is the decidedly excellent e-mail traffic it generates. more »»
Shaq brings hope to Cleveland sports fans
July 5, 2009 OK, so there hasn’t been much good news lately. I mean, with the unemployment rate at a staggering 9. more »»
A special person forever in our hearts
June 28, 2009 What can I tell you about Cynthia Louise Ruggieri? First of all, I can tell you that she was a rare, precious gift who happened to be the sister of my best friend, Christine Ruggieri. more »»
Four special dads to honor on this Father’s Day
June 21, 2009 Ah, Father’s Day. That special time of year we set aside to give it up for Dad and all he does and means. more »»
Finally warming up to summer
June 14, 2009 I realize that summer is almost officially here and that I, like all other Ohioans, should be on my knees thanking the good Lord that the chance of snow is only about 14 percent for the next few... more »»
Guess what??Sports stars are human, too
June 7, 2009 OK, so LeBron James didn’t shake the collective hand of the Orlando Magic during the last game of the NBA Eastern Conference Semi-Final. more »»
Some thoughts on our armed forces
May 31, 2009 I know that most of us officially celebrated Memorial Day last Monday. I, too, enjoyed the cookout and the red, white and blue cookies, et al. more »»
When the government asks, I answer
May 24, 2009 OK, so apparently, I am a small business owner. Seriously, that’s what Big Brother thinks. This past week, I received an imposing-looking mailer from the U.S. more »»
Free to be and free to believe
May 18, 2009 It’s inescapable. You cannot avoid it. It’s the story with virtually no end. No, not the swine flu outbreak or the debate about what Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi knew of U.S. more »» |
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