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Seasonal decorating is a source of much good-natured banter in our household. My partner does not understand my desire to change the door wreaths or to erect any number of attendant gee-gaws (my [...]

Like many women, I regularly check my appearance in the mirror before leaving the house. It doesn’t matter if I’m going to the symphony or the gas station—I check my hair and lipstick before [...]

Our current house was built in 1874 and was completely gutted and renovated approximately one hundred and ten years later. When we bought it five years ago, we promised each other that we would [...]

I am not a historian. I am, however, someone who appreciates the importance of histories, and believes that a conscious effort to preserve and express an understanding of all of the voices and [...]

Often at the end of a busy day, my partner will look at me and say, “We got a lot done!” Both of us have crazy work ethics, and the expression has become something of a private joke. We spent [...]

Critics and scholars will sometimes make reference to the heart of a story when they talk about writing. They may observe that: the writer failed to get to the heart of the story; or the real [...]

And they all lived happily ever after.Who among us doesn’t want a happy ending in our lives or in the stories we read? Why else do so many people share an affinity for Hallmark movies? There is [...]

In the rush of our lives, it does not often seem possible to squeeze in time to paint, draw, write, do crafts, or perform music. Between family commitments, the demands of work, and a nominal [...]

Birthdays for children are a time of excitement and pure joy: the anticipation of cake and presents and a party, sometimes a special outing or sleepover with a group of friends. Birthdays for [...]