Traditionally Memorial Day is to honor the memories of those we've lost, particularly those who sacrificed their lives in military service for our country.
As the days turn warmer and stretch longer, and we feel like escaping our day-to-day routine and heading out into the sun, these summer travel tips and tricks will help make this summer's vacation a memory of a lifetime (and an affordable one at that).
Wait, you guys have Sunday on Saturday? Isn't that confusing? He's your type, he looks Jewish. So he tried to Jew me down. Oops. No offense. Is ...
For me, the dreading begins the Friday before, when my daughters, brimful of anticipation, arrive home with the crafts they have made at school.
I hate Mother's Day. I know this makes me a curmudgeon and an ingrate. But in the brief time that I've been celebrated by this so-called holiday, I've come to really, really detest it.
During a heated debate about American military involvement in several of the world's hot spots, an as-yet unidentified member of Congress blurted out a suggestion that the United States lead the world into a new era of enlightenment by declaring a war on war.
Reinventing your life can be exhilarating, rewarding and fun.
"I know that parents usually write to you about their problems with us, their teenagers. Well, I'd like to turn this problem upside down from the perspective of a 17-year-old teen daughter..."
The term itself evolved into a pejorative slur. Just run around and say "home movies" or "vacation slides" to some unsuspecting 45 year old and see if they don't involuntarily shudder.
Black colleges need Black churches. Through support of Black colleges, Black churches can make change at a much larger level. They can assist with the education of African Americans committed to social justice and positive change throughout the world.
I recall hearing that they don't actually celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Ireland. Not true!
If you're thinking of doing a home exchange, there's no better guy to get advice from than the founder of HomeExchange.com, Ed Kushins
Although we are an interfaith family, we don't celebrate Easter the same way we celebrate the other major holidays. We do, however, celebrate Passover.
In the excitement of scheduling our 10-day Mediterranean cruise several months ago, we didn't even realize this would be our first Passover at sea -- away from terra firma, family and friends.
Most people associate springtime travel with crazy parties like spring break, but these five cities are perfect for visiting this season -- and will leave you without the boozy side effects.
Once you master this finite art of gratitude, you will come to see there are really no Big things to prevent you from discovering true inner happiness, no matter what your lot.