It takes tough love to order kids to step away from the iPhone or iPad during dinner or to take the devices away if they're interrupting and interfering with everyone else's pleasure at a movie, concert or other public event.

Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

When in doubt, take the next step.

Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.

I say we all take the pledge and stay home. Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for what you have, not to save a few dollars to get more.

If baking is any labor at all, it's a labor of love. A love that gets passed from generation to generation.

Over prepare, then go with the flow.