I am the lucky mother of a beautiful, confident and independent daughter. All three of these qualities are problematic, the last two especially. My mother left both of her grandchildren a small legacy. Catherine was in college at the time and decided to spend some of the money on a study abroad ...

For the last two months, I’ve pondered the importance of light, literally and metaphorically. On Nov. 2, daylight saving time ended and the clocks were set back by one hour. It’s not much; really, just one hour. But ever since, 6 p.m. has felt like midnight. I don’t remember acutely ...

I grew up with six siblings and two parents — nine people in all including me.  From our youth, our mom taught us that although Santa would make his annual journey to our house (providing certain conditions regarding good behavior were met), we should still participate in the generous spirit ...

As of today, there are six more days left until Christmas ... shocking. I say this in the spirit of giving — the kind that costs you nothing but may save you a small electrical fire. Consider it a gift. You’re welcome. One of my favorite scenes in the classic movie National Lampoon’s ...

Forget the frankincense and myrrh, the gold is fine, but the greatest gift this Christmas is actually testosterone. Finding it required a journey similar to following a shining star through a very dry desert that eventually led me to a new primary care provider. It was through a conversation ...

This is to encourage everyone to get their own and their child’s measles vaccination. Parents, please make this a priority for your children. I know that my letter will not be well received by those opposed to vaccines, but I feel because of my personal experience with the measles disease, it ...