Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages include questions about everything you can imagine and some that are beyond imagination! Today, I’ve chosen to answer a small…
If you think organizing your home or getting your personal affairs in order requires a lot of time, you might be right. However, if you feel that you just don’t have enough time to spend on these tasks, then you’re probably…
At the tender age of 11, I made a solemn vow that when I grew up I was going to be rich. My plan was simple: Marry well.I bless the day I married my husband, a man who is rich in character and unfailing love. I assumed his…
There are plenty of things I won’t buy at the dollar store. If it has a plug or a moving part, or claims to last “forever,” I’m cautious. But there is one humble cleaning tool I buy there on purpose every single time, and I…
Corfu is entering the new sailing season with a clear advantage: it gives travelers an Ionian yacht holiday that feels both easy to reach and rich in variety. While some charter bases sell the promise of remote escape, Corfu…
I don’t care much for pain. In fact, I’ll do almost anything to avoid it. I also know that pain can be a good thing.The human nervous system triggers a sensation of pain to stop us from doing something that might cause a…
There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It’s cheaper, healthier and greener, too. The homemade household cleaners I share with you from time to time do not contain chemicals. That means you can…
By the time winter finally loosens its grip, our houses tend to feel a little tired. The air is stale, the light feels dimmer than it should be, and no candle — no matter how pine-scented — can convince you it’s actually…
The events of September 11, 2001, changed the course of American history and left an enduring mark on thousands of lives. While the immediate devastation captured global attention, the long-term consequences for those who…
While it’s true that life is uncertain, there’s at least one thing of which I am very sure: I will never be held hostage for refusing to iron.Unlike Billie Jo Tyrrell, whose son Robert held her at gunpoint for six hours…
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