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. …

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. …

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. …

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…