Feminine Wiles

Darling Daughter is about to leave for college. Don’t ask me when, because for once in my life, I’m not keeping a daily coun...

I love cross country running. Whoa there, Speedy Gonzalez -- I love cross country running for my kids , not for me ! Running is hard. Runn...

“Close the door.” I’ve been a mom for some 16 years now, which means, without exaggeration, I’ve uttered those three little words some 5...

Another super simple recipe for my friend Megan -- one pot and seven ingredients -- if you include lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Lione...

When I was a kid in Charleston County's public school system, one of the mainstays of our lunches was macaroni and cheese.  To be hones...

With so many stomach “bugs” going around, I’m wondering whether furniture can get sick, too.  Because here we are, Day Four of exams, and ...

“Mom, we need to cook.” Were more inspiring, gratifying words ever spoken? Darling Daughter (DD) and her darling friend (DF) indulged...

If I were still married, today would be my 24th wedding anniversary. But I’m not, and it isn’t. Not that today is particularly difficult...

I know full well what time of year it is. I don’t need the news anchors at WCNC reminding me of bus stop protocol, or classroom supply li...