Do you really want to buy a fixer-upper?
Buyers often tell me that they want to purchase a fixer-upper. They reason that a home that needs work will sell for less money, and they will want to personalize the home anyway, so what better way to accomplish both goals than to buy a home that needs TLC?
The Games Stepparents Play Offer No Real Solutions
Good morning, readers! During the past couple of weeks, I have written about what some of you may perceive as the usual struggles of child-rearing. But others might not understand the difference between raising natural children versus stepchildren. I mean, a kid is a kid, right?
Guest view: Protect our youth now
As one small town in California, we may not have the financial resources or political power to change the tobacco industry’s marketing practices toward youth. However, we do have the power to stem the flow of cigarettes to our youth through illegal sales. And we have the responsibility to do so as well.
U.S. trials a preview of Olympic drama
If what happened at the U.S. Olympic trials is any indication, the London Olympics will be pulsing with splendid drama.
Under attack: Christians, country and Christmas
California was so excited because the Christmas tree to be placed in front of the White House came from California. Living around Washington, D.C., I have seen this tree a number of times. Sorry, I guess we are told it is now a holiday tree. It reminded me for years a number of artists had been asked to produce Christmas ornaments for the large Christmas tree in the White House.
Don’t call the cops, it’s just the dog
My dog knows how to open doors. Now, this sounds like a great thing—I mean, hello? No more getting up in the middle of the good part* of Real Housewives to let No-No Lulu out. No more wondering if the dog needs to be let in or if she has run away to the neighbor’s house where the lawn is definitely greener since their dog is a male.
‘Light In The Piazza’: The power of innocent love
There are times you go to the theatre to see a performance of a













