Hate sprucing up the house? Try these 10 speed-cleaning tips
Some people love to clean and become transfixed by gleaming porcelain, burnished wood and sparkling glass. For most of us, though, cleaning is a time-eater and anything but fun. Try...
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8 survival tips for hosting holiday feasts
If you've hosted any holiday meals at your house, you know how stressful it can be. And while hosting tips usually centers around making guests comfortable, it's the host who...
Refusing to think about eternity is misguided
Q: My friend refuses to think about anything dealing with life after death. He says the only thing that interests him is his life right now. And anyway, he says,...
Many weak marriages lack a sound spiritual foundation
Q: I went to my 20th high school class reunion the other day, and it was really depressing to discover how many of my classmates are on their second or...
With God, there is always hope to change your life
Q: Thirty years ago, I abandoned my wife and family for another woman. Recently, I tried to contact my kids because I'd heard they have children now, but they don't...
Scrambling home
Declarer often draws trumps so he can safely develop and cash side-suit winners. But if maintaining trump control is unlikely -- maybe because of a flimsy suit or a bad...
Omarr’s daily astrological forecast
BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Carrie Preston was born in Macon, Ga., today in 1967. This birthday gal has starred as Arlene Fowler on "True Blood" since 2008. She also appears in...
Bad weather? Redecorate!
"On the next rainy day, I'll..." We all say it. But when those showers actually arrive, we often forget our promises. If Mother Nature leaves you trapped indoors, use the...
Chinoiserie styling adds timeless appeal of the Far East
In the not so distant past, Asia seemed a world away. Today, the exotic cities stretching from Singapore to Shanghai and beyond are fully accessible. But you don't have to...
Playing catch-up
When Unlucky Louie plays in the penny game at my club, his approach seems to be that the sooner he falls behind, the more time he has to catch up....