One of the best ways to achieve something in life is to make it plain by writing it down.

One of the many fun customs of New Year's Eve celebrations is the singing of the ancient song "Auld Lang Syne" (Old Long Since).

Ah, peace. There have been moments this holiday season that I've experienced some of that peace on Earth. It's the peace that often comes from receiving and giving that wonderful good will to our fellow men.

No one is born with a fear of the holidays. It sort of develops.

Stress, worry and anxiety can sometimes be like the cousins you'd rather not see at your family reunion.

In light of the trend away from marriage in our country, I wonder if there is something parents could do now to help make the institution better by teaching kids about commitment.

I awoke today to a crisp, cool fall morning. Even though my neighborhood was covered in fog, it thrilled me to step outside soon after waking and see what nature was doing. Autumn is one of my favorite times of year. The fall season is colorful and quieti

I still remember a visit I took to Tijuana, Mexico, that taught me more about human behavior than a month of college work. In a market, I approached booths to look over some brightly colored items for sale.

It took the high-profile controversy involving Anita Hill and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in the 1990s to give me words to explain the topsy-turvy years of high school.

It's finally here. The years have flown by, and you can't believe the child you reluctantly took to kindergarten is starting his or her senior year in high school.