A few days from now, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day. In 2023, Americans spent $25.9 billion on this day alone. In 2024, the total was about $25.8 billion; in 2025, the spending is expected to be a record $27.5 billion. You would think that’s enough celebrating to make everybody in Read more…
When Hubert stepped inside the church, all except the back row of pews had been filled. Finding a seat behind some young ladies, he noticed her. Actually, June saw him first. When she turned around to see who had come in, their eyes connected. She smiled. He smiled back. With Read more…
Some good things get better with time — like the iconic Volkswagen Beetle and my parents’ marriage. Volkswagen began production of the bug-eyed Beetle in 1945. The vehicle’s unique shape, size and efficiency made it a practical and popular choice for many drivers. Its popularity grew with each passing year. Read more…
If you were asked right now, could you, without hesitation, name your BFF? (For you Baby Boomers who are challenged by acronyms, a “BFF” is your best friend forever!) Good friends are hard to come by. If you go through life with just one, you have done well. An Irish Read more…
TV and the Internet have many good, bad and sometimes really bad ideas as to how to have a good marriage. Yet divorces continue to increase. Some think it is better to live together than to commit to marriage. Without a doubt, when you are with the right person, marriage Read more…