All in a Day’s Work
Summer job.
Those words may conjure up different reactions, depending on your age.
If you are old enough to look back on a summer job, you...
If You Don’t Have a Dad
I was 22, our dad had been dead for almost seven weeks and I was two weeks away from immigrating to the United States....
Our days are as good as “back in the day”
Recently my wife and I engaged in two separate conversations regarding life before technology and the internet.
Conversation No. 1: My wife’s friend commented on...
Your Child’s End-of-Year Checklist
Whether it’s called “summer slide,” “summer brain drain” or “summer learning loss,” the National Summer Learning Association claims that loss of academic skills over...
Quoth the Raven
Going into my interview with Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson, I was a little nervous. I’d never before interviewed a professional football player....
On the Road Again
Growing up in Baltimore with a teacher for a mom, I believe I’ve visited every historical, cultural or educational site within three hours of...
Adventurous Extra: Oregano Dressing
Oregano Dressing
This goes great with Panko Chicken Tenders and Roasted Potatoes.
Serves: 1¼ - ½ cup
Make a big batch of this delicious dressing for a twofold...
Snappy Side: Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
How do you make terrific roast potatoes? The secret is in the two different temperatures! This recipe will become a family favorite –...
3 Family Dinner Secret Weapons
“What’s for dinner?”
This question evokes a range of responses, from “I’ve got this covered” confidence to full-on panic mode. Most of us fall somewhere...
Goodwill Sending
I am writing this from the sofa in our laundry room.
You don’t have a sofa in your laundry room? I didn’t either until about...
