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The Oscars! What a night! Is there any other business that routinely congratulates itself on being itself?
So I sit in a hotel in Seward Alaska minding my own business, when suddenly it dawns on me. … I am making a movie!
When I was young, the TV had rabbit ears, the cool video game was Pong, and we talked on rotary phones. So how's a mother to raise her kids in the Digital Age?
My husband lost a little something on the way to the portrait studio, like his smile. ...
I was just reading an article on stupid state laws and came across this one: In New Jersey, it is illegal to wear a bulletproof vest while committing a murder.

Here’s a Thought: Good Theater

March 10, 2010
The Oscars! What a night! Is there any other business that routinely congratulates itself on being itself?

The Truth Hurts: You Like Me, You Really Like Me!

March 09, 2010
So I sit in a hotel in Seward Alaska minding my own business, when suddenly it dawns on me. … I am making a movie!

Time Out: Why don’t my kids want to “Friend” me on Facebook?

March 08, 2010
When I was young, the TV had rabbit ears, the cool video game was Pong, and we talked on rotary phones. So how's a mother to raise her kids in the Digital Age?

Martha's Laugh Lines: Say ‘Cheese!’

March 05, 2010
My husband lost a little something on the way to the portrait studio, like his smile. ...

The Raving Redhead: Cart, Then Horse

March 04, 2010
I was just reading an article on stupid state laws and came across this one: In New Jersey, it is illegal to wear a bulletproof vest while committing a murder.

Here’s a Thought: Is Winter Over Yet?

March 03, 2010
It’s been a long hard winter here in the northeast. And for the most part, we didn’t react very well.

The Truth Hurts: My Last French Joke

March 02, 2010
A recent poll conducted by the International Herald Tribune revealed a startling fact. France hates itself. And I think I know why. ...

Time Out: Ready, Set, Hang on … Okay, Go!

March 01, 2010
For the first time in nearly a decade, I’m faced with the possibility of being gainfully employed full-time. And it took more than just dusting off the ol' resume.

Martha's Laugh Lines: Old Cards, New Rules

February 26, 2010
In their pre-emptive strike against the new law that went into effect today, credit card company have issued some new fine print you ought to read. ...

The Raving Redhead: Jeopardy! For YOU, Not ME

February 25, 2010
I’m in a bad mood today. I know! Shocker. But I’m irritated beyond, because I’m tired of some of my Christian brothers and sisters. While I’m the first one to defend our free speech ... c’mon, dudes!!