There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.

For years, my husband and I have advocated separate vacations. But the kids keep finding us.

I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who passed up dessert at dinner that fateful night.

Limousines used to be reserved for the ruling class, or, on special occasions, for the working class. Today, limousines are like taxicabs with the door handles still intact.

A friend doesn't go on a diet because you are fat. A friend never defends a husband who gets his wife an electric skillet for her birthday. A friend will tell you she saw your old boyfriend -- and he's a priest.

If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead.

Adults can take a simple holiday for Children and screw it up. What began as a presentation of simple gifts to delight and surprise children around the Christmas tree has culminated in a woman unwrapping six shrimp forks from her dog, who drew her name.