Thanksgiving Recap: Give a Little Respect

Until recently Thanksgiving has been a pretty predictable affair, though for me it's becoming one of those holidays to appreciate only a...

From My Family to Yours: An Xmas Eve Tradition

Among the many wholesome family traditions that my ancestors have bequeathed to me, my favorite might be the Christmas Eve stinger. I've...

Weekend recap

I was in Charlotte last weekend, and I have a myriad of events to report: - My brother and I surprised the bejesus out of my Dad for Father...

I don’t hate Mother’s Day

I’m going to use Mother’s Day this year, first, to bemoan the lack of women in my life. Yes, most of my friends are women, but there is a th...

Happy Valentine's Day