Mark Bazer

Even in this age of e-mail and cheap long-distance rates, mailing off a thank-you note after receiving a gift remains proper etiquette. For those who were married this summer, recently...

President George W. Bush has taken a political hit because of his response to Hurricane Katrina. Indeed, in a new Newsweek poll, his approval rating stood at a record-low 38...

Listening to the Beatles album "Help!" the other day, I recalled how the tune to one of its most legendary songs --"Yesterday"--came into being: Paul McCartney simply dreamt it. And...

From time to time, you'll hear about how the descendants of one of America's Founding Fathers are holding a reunion. I've always been puzzled as to what goes on at...

Now that it's summer, it's an excellent time to be stuck in a conference room. But before you head into your next marathon meeting, it's good to be prepared. After...

He: I've been thinking: If it's a boy, how about Frederick? It's got an old-fashioned feel, but it's not strange. And Freddy would make a cute nickname. She: No. Frederick...

Today's Beach Conditions Temperature: Air: 75 degrees Water: 34 degrees Child With Strep Throat Playing, Coughing 18 Inches From Your Towel: 1 02 degrees Sun/UV Rays: Sunrise: 5:52 a.m. Sunset:...

There's some distressing news from my friend Isaac. He is putting on weight. It's a shame, since it marks such a reversal of course for Isaac. As he himself put...

Summer's around the corner, which means it's time to finalize those vacation plans! And then cancel them when you receive invitations to 18 weddings! What can one say about weddings...

"Mrs. DeLay provides big-picture, long-term strategic guidance and helps with personnel decisions." --Tom DeLay's political action committee the committee's statement was responding to a report that the House majority leader's...