Whatever Happened To...?

Whatever happened to commercials? Yes, I miss them. TiVo eliminates the built-in time to talk about programs....

Are Doors Open For Discussion?

When we moved into our new home, I told my family I was open to suggestions for a new, front door. Does that qualify as an open-door policy?...

The Year The Rats Came

Sometime during my sixth grade year, the rats came. We had a rat infestation. An unhealthy rat plague! I recall this as one of the most frustrating years of my mother's and my life....

Shouldn't Meditation Be Spelled MMMMMeditation?

I think I figured out what causes road rage in LA. When people are driving, they can't close their eyes and meditate....

Where Does the Expression "Sleep Tight" Come From?

We have all heard the old saying of "sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite". Since this is incredibly gross, let's just focus on the first part. Tight is a word that can be used to mean so many things in slang. But even with the language changes over the years, sleep tight is still a good wish of sorts....

Do Sayings Go Without Saying?

Although I don't know where the expression "take you to the cleaners" comes from, I know it means to fleece someone - which makes sense. If you wash fleece it will shrink. It should be taken to the cleaners....

There is no Security with Shaking Ground, Mad Shoplifters and Thieving Families

We can never totally isolate ourselves from evil,risk, threat and bad things in general. Rather than worry about it we should get out and about and enjoy life and not be obsessed with creating a no risk environment. Besides, there is no such animal....

Parents Wanted - No Experience Required?

Parents with children under age sixteen are lucky. Their children can't drive them crazy. In fact, their children don't have licenses to drive them anywhere. Parents, however, don't have licenses to be parents of children any age....

Does A Face-Lift Make You Taller?

If lots of face-lifts are free, looking up at the night sky to watch a falling star must qualify as a free face-lift....

What's The Cost Of Beauty?

New beauty products are being tested every day, but how? I've never seen a guinea pig or a rat with wrinkles....