02/24/10 Set Your Face Like Flint

During her senior year in high school, my daughter Courtney's basketball team saw an undefeated season and a state title. Courtney was even named Miss Colorado Basketball 3A. Because of the all the hype, lots of media was involved, and... more

02/22/10 Yours for the Taking

My husband, Dave, told me something funny yesterday. He explained that for the whole time he's been renting his downtown office, he's been parking on the street and feeding the meters. It has cost him a small fortune, some stress,... more

02/17/10 Nothing Hot

When I was getting my doctorate, I had to take a lot of night classes, which meant I had to get a lot of babysitters for my children. To compensate for not being there, I tried to think of creative... more

02/15/10 A Hill or a Valley?

I just received a call from my older sister with news of a bad diagnosis: Her husband, Larry, has lung cancer. They don't yet know of the extent. Wow. Yesterday things seemed okay, today they're not. Isn't that the way... more

02/11/10 Singleness of Heart

I was born on Valentine's Day, so I have had many memorable birthdays through the years. I vividly recall the heart cake pans my mom pulled from the cupboard as February approached and the ice cream treats for my classmates... more

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