Are “feet of clay” really just human flaws?

June 24, 2026
Surprise, surprise. Deepak Chopra was an Epstein buddy. Cesar Chavez raped women and minors. Many big names appear in the files in what seem to be incriminating ways. Powerful men and yes, women, too, overlooked, ignored or even took part in nefarious activities. Horrific things happened....

The minimalist lifestyle’s unnatural

May 17, 2014
When I visit someone whose house is organized and minimal with plenty of room and white space, well, I love it. I love the idea of living in an orderly place. Where...

Saying goodbye to Dr. Christina Yang

May 16, 2014
I knew this day would come, eventually: the day we'd have to say good by to Dr. Christina Yang on Grey's Anatomy. "We've only got two Kleenex boxes near the TV," my...

Genius. Just … genius.

May 15, 2014
Who among us hasn't wanted to dress Jesus? For the price of just a few lattes, you can. This fabulous magnetic Jesus comes with a complete wardrobe — Jesus as surfer...

Going back in time

May 14, 2014
There was once a day when we knew the model and make of every car on the road. Including this iconic finned Cadillac Coup de Ville that we spied while out on errands a...

Relax. Listen to the birds.

May 13, 2014
It's 6:30am. I'm sitting at my desk. Outside my windows, some birds are chattering. It's a sound we don't pay much attention to, what with traffic noises, television...

Champagne with dinner? Yes.

May 12, 2014
When wine writer Natalie MacLean suggested that sparkling wine was entirely suitable to serve for dinner I was thrilled. And while I wouldn't wait for permission to do...

Calling Mom

May 11, 2014
During our life together I spoke to my mother just about every single day. We lived thousands of miles apart for decades, but hearing her voice was an important part...

Spare me the drama dumping

May 10, 2014
Like everyone else, I've got drama in my life.  I argue with my husband, lose friends, have my feelings hurt. All the usual stuff goes on in my life, like everyone...

What are your words to live by?

May 9, 2014
Everyone's got one--a creed by which they live.  And I'm wondering what yours is, especially if you are a parent. Because I suspect parents might give things like this...

When a loss isn’t a loss

May 8, 2014
In which case it's not really a loss, then, is it? Finding the lesson in the situation is tricky though. Sometimes that discovery only comes with time, because at...

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