Articles

August 21, 2008

When you've got a rambunctious child, you've got to figure out a way to channel that rambunctiousness into something …

August 20, 2008

I spend a few vigorous minutes on my treadmill, and I feel like I'm ready to star in a Bowflex commercial. Then I …

August 19, 2008

The garage sale syndrome. Suddenly, one day this urge hits you. \"There\'s entirely too much stuff in this house. …

August 18, 2008

You're 16 and the whole world's watching you. That's Shawn Johnson at the Beijing Olympics. She's got a lot of …

August 17, 2008

Certain occupations require a particularly strong self-image. For example, a dentist needs a strong self-image because …

August 17, 2008

I wasn't expecting to be moved by an Olympic commercial. Then I saw Derek Redmond and his father. It was that …

August 16, 2008

Who would have thought that watching people swim could be exciting? But then, how many people swim like Michael Phelps? …

August 15, 2008

I finally found an Olympic athlete I can relate to. No, it’s not America’s swimming ace, Michael Phelps. I don’t even …

August 14, 2008

The weather's been good for the Olympics in Beijing. Except for those dark clouds. World-class athletes, disqualified …