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I’ve gotta say, I feel like a proud mama goose. We recently learned Gerald’s Journal has received one of the “most prestigious designations in the book industry,” the [...]

On my mother’s refrigerator there’s a picture of me, age four, sitting on an oversized Easter bunny at our local shopping mall. I’m wearing a yellow dress and black patent-leather shoes. My hair [...]

I have a confession to make. I’m not proud of it; in fact, I’m extremely ashamed of myself. But the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem, right? So here goes: Hello, [...]

  I like to eat. Now, I know that’s not exactly a lady-like thing to admit, but it’s the truth. I like to eat. Food makes me happy. I’m not picky about the types of food, either. I like [...]

Have you ever met someone who is so unforgettable, you just can’t stop thinking about them? If you haven’t, you’re about to. Allow me to introduce you to Gerald, of [...]

I have a question. Now, for all you male-types out there, please forgive me for asking this. I’m sure to you, it will seem like a silly question. But as I watch my son’s fascination with one [...]

I recently received an invitation to connect with someone on LinkedIn. In case you don’t know, LinkedIn is an online professional network. Someone described it as a cyber-Rolodex. I’m still not [...]

Yesterday, my coffee maker died. It just quit working. No warning. No sputtering or strange noises. It just died. My first reaction was one of those deer-caught-in-the-headlights panic moments. [...]

Do you remember that feeling, in third grade, when the teacher lined everyone up against the wall, appointed two team captains, and told them to choose teams? Man, I hated those times. My palms [...]

I am an heiress! I’ve recently inherited a sizable assortment of jewelry. It’s an impressive collection (though I may be the only one who’s impressed), and includes several broken chains (both [...]