In today’s society, we tend to constantly be on our phones. These phones can be wonderful tools but they can also take away the simple pleasures that life has to offer, such as the joy of face-to-face conversations and the excitement of conversations through the mail. In this column, I’ll ...

“Dad, you taught me everything I know about exterior illumination.” — Clark Griswold Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But electric Christmas tree lights? While Edison created the first outdoor electric light display, it was his assistant Edward Johnson who created the first ...

I was staying with a friend while she was expecting her first child. We had had similar troubles staying pregnant, and I was there for moral support while she navigated through another pregnancy. Everything became about superstitions, as if these patterns and rituals would finally get her ...

In December, many Americans embark on a shopping frenzy. Many feel obligated to spend money on useless, over-priced trinkets for friends and family. This year, with the economy tanking and prices rising, try a different approach: make food gifts in the peace and quiet of your home. Everyone ...