Many years ago, we had a home with a working fireplace. Those of you who have a fireplace in your home know the aggravation and work associated with keeping the fire lit. Since my husband has … more

I have always loved Autumn. It’s my favorite time of year. Living down south, the fall of the year is such a relief from the heat. I love the cooler temperatures and enjoy being able to go … more

The geopolitical thrust of the past 500 years has centered around the acquisition of natural resources, nations monetary policies, and the control of oil. In my opinion, my guesstimate is that … more

Murphy’s Law is my family’s motto. I am pretty sure that when my ancestors built their castle in Scotland in the year 1205, their coat of arms over the front door said, “If anything can go … more

What is wrong with this picture?  A high school student in Connecticut is suing the education department because she graduated from high school and could not read her diploma. She was chosen as a … more

Famous poet Robert Frost once said, “good fences make good neighbors”, but I disagree. Extra large zip lock plastic bags make good neighbors. Recently, I had a coleslaw catastrophe. It was a … more