Open Door Policy

Hello, my name is Dina and I cohabitate with the world’s most interesting formerly feral cat named Olive. While I have exhausted my voice in columns past regarding Olive’s amazing feats of glory, she’s mastered some new skills that call for a revisit of her cool cat attributes.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I just know I’m not satisfied. I don’t even know what I want. I really just want to have fun. Girls just want to have fun, Boys too Dear Girls just want to have fun, Boys too, Ok so you don’t know what you want. So, what is missing? Do you know why you want this elusive something?

What Is Spiritual Freedom?

While taping a video for Kids Talk About God television spots, I asked a kindergarten boy, “What did the signers of the Declaration of Independence declare freedom from?” He looked at me with some uncertainty and said, “Your parents.

Prepare Yourself For a Long Retirement

We all want to live long lives. We all expect to live long lives. But are we financially prepared for this longevity?

Leave a Legacy of Your Own

You can change the world without changing the world. Individuals that share their lives with the people around them leave a legacy that spans generations. This sentence perfectly sums up, at least to me, the intent of teachers in the realm of public education. Massachusetts became the first U.S.

Three Rights Make a Left

Last week I was busy in my workshop listening to music as I worked when Leon Russell’s version of “If I were a Carpenter” came on. It was a version that was popular when I was in high school, and it brought back some fond memories.

What To Expect From a Financial Advisor

If you know how important it is to invest for your future, but you’re unsure of the road to follow, you may want to get some guidance and direction from a financial professional. But if you’ve never worked with one before, what can you expect?

Three Rights Make a Left

Last week I was surfing through Netflix and came across an intriguing program. The series was called “The Future of”.

The Low Blows and Harrows of Macros

During my mid to late 80s reign as community college queen of both North Central Texas and Northern Virginia (I am doing my twist at the elbow wave to the masses), I took some photography classes. Now, I know there are lots of photographers in this world, especially in these modern days.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, How do I learn to cook? I am tired of eating out all the time and I need to save some money. I want to eat healthier, but I don’t even know where to start. I find when I try to cook at home I am just buying processed food anyway. I’m not really sure what they mean by processed food.