In the summer of 1968, my aunt came from Connecticut to visit my family in southern California. During the two weeks that she was with us, each day was some…
Category: Relationship
Throughout the world, Christmas is one of the best-known holidays. In Spain, as well as in many other countries, this festival is centered around the celebration of the birth of…
Chocolate has changed the lives of billions of people since it was first discovered. It comes from the cocoa bean that is more than 4000 years old. Ancient cultures worshiped…
Raising girls who feel valued in a society that portrays the feminine in less than desirable terms can be a real challenge. These tips are great reminders and relationship builders…
It seems that we treat fathers, both our own and our children’s father, differently on their Special Day than we do mothers on Mother’s Day. Maybe it’s because we’re wired…
Looking for housewarming gift ideas? Are you stumped trying to think of the perfect gift to give your new homeowner friend? Well this is not that, but don’t stop reading…
Yes, being a parent is rewarding, but it’s also a lot of work, and eventually even the most devoted parent needs a break. As a nanny, she has been assigned…
This article talks about how to reduce olive fruit production in the low desert. Full disclosure here: I’m an arborist, not a chemist, so this article may be light on…
Pugs are arguably one of the most coveted dog breeds. Their distinctive physical features, like their wrinkled, wrinkled snout and large, loving eyes, along with their charismatic personality, are part…
Today it would seem from the number of books available that mothers dread the idea of potty training. You may have heard stories from your friends, of house-wide disasters, shabby…