"Navigating the waters of family politics."
I detest Family Politics. It's like living in a soap opera that you can't escape. But there are times when the pressures of the family can have some benefits if you look at it right.Madeline is the matriarch of my...
"An unexpected third helps in the fun"
I was all set to meet my friend Grace for an afternoon romp when I got an unexpected call from her."I have something I need to ask you," she said solemnly. "I have a friend over and I'm wondering if...
"When Boys Night Out becomes one boy night in another."
Despite us calling it "boys night out," most of the time Tony and I would hang out in his finished basement on our occasional evenings. Basketball season was our favorite. Tony's wife, Marsha, would order us up a couple pizzas,...