We agreed with him in principal - we were little scientists, born and bred. But children robbed of love will dwell on magic.

Being a novelist and being a mother have exactly coincided in my life: the call from my agent saying that I had a contract for my first novel - that was on my answering phone message when I got back from the hospital with my first child.

For scientists, reality is not optional.

He had senile dementia and liked to go outside naked, but he could still do two things perfectly: win at checkers and write out prescriptions.

Quit smoking, and observe posted speed limits. This will improve your odds of getting old enough to be wise.

The average food item on a U.S. grocery shelf has traveled farther than most families go on their annual vacations.

Small change, small wonders - these are the currency of my endurance and ultimately of my life.