Hope Starts With Christmas
Character is revealed not by who we are when things are going our way but in the people we become when everything seems to be going wrong. Never have I been more worried about the future of our country, but I’m no quitter.
For Children, A Holiday From Divorce
For too many children of divorce, this is the season for worry and heartbreak as people who are supposed to be parents surrender all claims to the honor.
Christmas Coming At Speed of Light — And Dark
Invented in London, Christmas cards have assumed a somewhat different role in larger community over a vast piece of land, America. They have become a social mechanism to take stock and check in with each other, to take the measure of what has been gained — and lost.
Off We Go, Into The New Year
This has been a rough year in our lives, even if we harbor no personal grievance because of what is churning out there all around us. Just this once, let’s not rattle off the list. Many of us will continue to stake out our own little patches of righteousness, but this is the time of year when we should at least try to acknowledge the truth of the matter: We are all in this together.
Presidential Candidates Seek Donors In A Holiday-Giving Mood
The amount of money a campaign raises each quarter has increasingly become an important gauge for judging whether a candidate is garnering the support needed to be viable.
Holiday Hangover Cures
I have no sympathy for people who awake with crushing hangovers. A hangover is God’s way of telling you that you are still alive. But I know you expect aid and comfort from me, so I will once again share with you my collection of expert cures for this hangover season
Merry Christmas: Right-Wingers, The Red Pope, And Jesus
“War on Christmas” whiners need to drop the poor little put-upon martyr act right now. Listen: No religion gets to brand public spaces as their religious property — that includes your. Also, “war” really is hell, with blood, lifelong trauma, and death. So stop pretending you’re in one.
How To Pack Light And Make Your Holiday Cheaper
As people enter the holiday rush and head to their vacations, odds are they are laden with multiple heavy bags. And you know what that means: Get the credit card ready for some cruel and unusual punishment.
Loved One In Assisted Living? Make Holidays Merry For All
Stress levels during the holidays often increase, and families with a relative residing in an assisted-living facility may fret about how to include the family member in celebrations.
From Potentially Toxic Plants To Ladder Safety, Here Are Some Ways To Help You Make It Through The Holidays
Visiting relatives and overindulging can make for stressful holidays. You made it through Thanksgiving; now here are seven tips to get you through the rest of the season safely and comfortably and with the same pants size.
Happy Holidays! Now Ditch The Smartphone
Google predicts this will be our most connected holiday season ever, a trend that worries some who see tech addiction as an increasing threat to work-life balance.
How To Protect Yourself From Online Shopping Scams During The Holidays
With more people buying gifts online over the holidays, the potential for fraud is high. Scammers know people are looking for good deals and trying to fulfill their holiday wish lists, often without a lot of time.
3 Ways To Protect Yourself From Holiday Identity Theft
The holidays are a great time for buying gifts — and also a prime time for thieves. But having your purse or wallet stolen in a busy mall might be the least of your worries this year when it comes to holiday shopping and identity theft.
Are Americans Turning Post-Materialistic?
America’s impulse-buy era may be coming to an end.
