When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out.

Getting out of the hospital is a lot like resigning from a book club. You're not out of it until the computer says you're out of it.

Before you try to keep up with the Joneses, be sure they're not trying to keep up with you.

If the nest is truly empty, who owns all this junk?

Housework can kill you if done right.

People shop for a bathing suit with more care than they do a husband or wife. The rules are the same. Look for something you'll feel comfortable wearing. Allow for room to grow.

Good kids are like sunsets. We take them for granted.