Why was the family holding a car frame while running? — The “Modern Stone-Age Family” elicits many questions On the heels of The Brady Bunch and Other ’70s Shows: I Have Questions, it became crystal clear that I wasn’t the only one who needed answers. Watching TV back in the day, perhaps we were more accepting of the reality that was presented to us due to our lack…

Why following the popular trend may be more trouble than it’s worth — Suddenly, everyone has to have one It came out of nowhere. Then seemingly, this term — “side hustle” — was everywhere. It was the must have endeavour for any determined and ambitious worker. It didn’t matter if you were freelancing or working for “The Man” — a side hustle was going to let you escape the…

Let’s hope not. Recognize this Family Room? Of course you do. Don’t we all? Those of us of a certain age spent many a childhood day here, even if it was only through the television screen. Regardless of whether or not you dig the decor, it was de rigueur back…

If you’re lucky — Out of Gas Good grief, the price of gas is crazy, isn’t it? A brief look at the cost of filling the tank these days is enough to make the driver keep driving — that is, of course, if they didn’t keel over from sticker shock first. The obsessive checking of gas prices…

Some simple acts can make a world of difference — If you know someone who is ill and suffering from a chronic medical diagnosis, you probably know that their daily life is a challenge. What the reasonably health and able-bodied person may take for granted is something that the chronically ill could only dream of accomplishing. There are so many…

A pre-Uber memory It was just a ride… It was just a ride. That’s all. We stuck out our thumbs and hoped for some kindly soul — or some disinterested and bored driver — to pick us up. Hitchhiking was a thing back in a time when Uber was just a twinkle in the 21st…

Why perception isn’t necessarily reality — You look great! That’s what I hear often, and I guess I should take it as a compliment. But perception isn’t necessarily reality. As a matter of fact, for many of us who live with invisible illnesses, the reality is a day-to-day challenge in managing the uncertainty of our particular…

You know the answer. I know you do. — “Well, you’d better go catch it!” Click. Sound familiar? If you, like I, grew up in a time that predated call display and other buzzkills, you know how this conversation goes. In a time that predated advance knowledge of who the heck was calling you, it was a great way to spend an afternoon. Harassing strangers…