personal advice

Years ago when I told a friend that I had married a woman with three children, he remarked “wow, that’s got to be tough. If I did that, I’d constantly…

You’ve set the stage. Prepared exhaustively. Written down every possible issue the other party can bring up. You’ve rehearsed and researched beyond what it takes to succeed. Now it’s showtime.…

The reason I talk to myself is I’m the only one whose answers I accept. — George Carlin You hear lies every day, don’t you? When you shout upstairs “Are you ready…

Every so often science takes an interesting turn, and seeks to quantify and understand why things go right — instead of the more common focus on failure analysis. Perhaps it’s…

Anyone reading my columns for any length of time knows that I encourage everyone to try starting their own business, even if it doesn’t work out as a career. There…

Hey, honey! Let’s go on a cruise! That’s a magical phrase in many households. Imagine the cushy deck chairs, the pina coladas, the lavish pools, the spectacular nightlife, the exotic…

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” — Omar Khayyam We want it badly.  Our parents want it for us — at least that’s what they said when…

My husband and I never considered divorce… murder sometimes, but never divorce. — Dr. Joyce Brothers Some years ago, I would routinely take walks with a fellow resident outside the apartment…