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My husband and I recently spent a month in Rwanda, visiting his parents who have been Baptist missionaries there for 35 years. For my husband it was a trip home, a chance to be in familiar places, to be known, and to exhale. For me it was a chance to know my husband better by experiencing where he grew up, to be on vacation for a month, to spend the holidays with my in-laws as our gracious hosts, and to explore a new country.

It all started the day my kids announced we needed a wide screen

President Obama signed historic health care legislation into law

Last August we sent Junior off to college. It was horrible. I spent the entire day trying to be cheerful and happy, when all I really wanted to do was cry. Junior looked like all he wanted to do was get rid of his mother. I honestly think Harry could have stayed because the entire time he was helping Junior assemble the $3 million worth of useless dorm organization crap I bought*, he kept talking about how fun college life was and giving helpful advice on what co-eds to avoid and how keep track of your red Solo cup at a party.

Over the years, there has been lots of advice concerning proper nutrition. We were told to avoid fat, eliminate sugar and cut back on carbohydrates. Today the consensus is to eat as many servings of fruits and vegetables as possible.

The sun is shining, and gone are the days of pointy heels,