Authorities say brain cells may shrink, but they don't necessarily die. Frankly, I am cheered by the fact that something is shrinking. I'd be even more thrilled if what was shrinking affected my dress size, but you can't have everything.

A member of the committee slapped a name tag over my left bosom. "What shall we name the other one?" I smiled. She was not amused.

Kids need love the most when they're acting most unlovable.

God created man, but I could do better.

There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child.

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

I have a hat. It is graceful and feminine and give me a certain dignity, as if I were attending a state funeral or something. Someday I may get up enough courage to wear it, instead of carrying it.