Remember Homeless and Elderly in Winter

My thermostat has risen to a balmy 17 degrees from 6 this morning. My friend and I were planning to lay out this afternoon, but we had to see whose yard would be warmer. She was at 1 degree so I guess it's my house for the tanning party. And it's easy for me to be silly and facetious about the weather. Because I live in a heated home with a reliable furnace and a husband who keep everything in tip-top repair. But a lot of people aren't so fortunate. Read on.   Remember the Homeless and Elderly this Winter

Shut off Your Smartphone and Give Kids Your Time

We've all  carped about the dangers of texting. But I'm worried about a specific kind of cellphone overuse--by parents. Ever notice how much time parents spend on their smartphones when they're with their kids? Ever worry about that? I do. So does my 15 year-old daughter. She loves her i-gadgets but even a teen gets that too much is bad. And there's a time and place.   Look Up from that Smartphone and See What You Are Missing