More than Santa Claus, your sister knows when you've been bad and good.

I discovered, quite early in motherhood, that the longest and most painful deliveries occur when you give birth to stepchildren.

A careful blending of sarcasm, irony, and teasing, bickering has its own distinctive cadence and rhythm and is as difficult to master as French, Spanish, or any elective second language. Like Chinese, the fine points of bickering can be discerned in the subtle rise and fall of the voice. If not practiced properly, bickering can be mistaken for its less sophisticated counterpart: whining.

desserts are the most crucial part of any meal.

There are three very good reasons to travel: 1. See the world. 2. Meet new people. 3. Room service.

My sister taught me everything I really need to know, and she was only in sixth grade at the time.

I could be a millionaire if I knew how to make stuff and wasn't afraid of electricity.