Columns
Here’s a Thought: Opening Act
By Taylor Mason
For those of you not familiar with how I roll: I’ve been a comedian for 25-plus years and been an “opening act” for a variety of performers. Some highlights. ...
Here's a Thought: Death by Cancer
By Taylor Mason
My sister-in-law passed away last Thursday, felled by cancer after a seven-year battle. She was a dignified, lovely, inspiring wife and mother who beat the odds over and over again.
Time Out: Safety ‘Net
By Patty Elder
Summer in DC means storms, and storms mean power outages. And power outages bring out my worst fear, and it's NOT the dark. ...
Here’s a Thought: Hot Enough for Ya?
By Taylor Mason
The heat was debilitating this summer, so much so that the word “hot” doesn’t do justice to the grades of temperature we've sweated these past few months.
Time Out: Make Yourself at Home
By Cara Garretson
It’s beach week, and so far so good. We bust into our rented beach house and it looks great – the bathrooms are sparkling, the décor is charming, the kitchen is retro. ...
Relationships
Time Out: Spring Break with MeaningMarch 15, 2010
By Cara Garretson
It’s getting to be that time of year again: Spring Break. What to do? Who can afford Disney for a family of five in this economy? So here's the next best thing. ...
Santa Baby!December 09, 2009
By Cara Garretson
I'm so touched by my seven-year-old’s letter to Santa that I've penned my own. Assuming I've been good this year, here's all I want for Christmas. …
I've Got the End of School CraziesJune 16, 2009
By Cara Garretson
The end of the school year is finally here, which should mean kicking back and relaxing. But right now school plays, end of the year parties, teachers' gifts and field trips are taking over my life making me wish it was January.
How Many Ways Can I Skin This Cat?April 08, 2009
By Cara Garretson
I think I work pretty hard at the relationships in my life. I strive to be a good mother, wife and friend. But there’s one I’ve given up on. Meet Emma, my cat.
Of love and ESPNMarch 30, 2009
By Cara Garretson
I’m not one of those cute female sports nuts that guys love, who does Final Four brackets, can follow a hockey puck and thinks extra innings at a baseball game is a good thing. But I love the NFL.
Bread and BeautyFebruary 10, 2009
By Jane Lebak
The magazine swears it can save me thirty minutes a day in the kitchen. Unburdened of cooking, what to do with my newfound spare time? Relax and exfoliate!
Cabin FeverFebruary 03, 2009
By J. Rick Brown
Between the Super Bowl and baseball's first pitch time stands still. During this time families often share and draw closer. Our family usually shares the flu and draws close enough to exchange threats of bodily harm.
Obama Inauguration a 'Mixed' BlessingJanuary 13, 2009
By Alice Marks
An integrated family finds itself divided over Barack Obama's historic election, but not in the way you might think.
BookendsJanuary 08, 2009
By Hope Sunderland
I love books. My husband loves remote controls. The years it will take me to read my collection is roughly equal to the number of AAA batteries he’ll consume.
Southern Fried ChristmasDecember 10, 2008
By Hope Sunderland
My family’s northern tribe will soon trek to our southern tropical climate, and there will undoubtedly be a quibble over which is better: a traditional Christmas with fresh snow or a sunny, warm weather holiday season.
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