Just recently, a friend asked me for some decorating advice. Should she go for a red front door, or a yellow one? “I value your input,” she said. “You have good taste.” I’m not sure she’s right on the latter […]

By the time you read this, I’ll be basking in summer sunshine. Summer? In January?  Yes, that’s right. I’ve flown south of the equator, where the temperatures are nudging the low 30s and kids have just started the new school year. […]

Just the other day, I recounted a funny story to a friend – but didn’t get the reaction I’d hoped for. The essence is this: I went out with a couple of other friends two months ago and got a […]

Do you ever get the feeling that people aren’t listening to you? I had it just last week, when I met somebody for coffee. He’s a casual acquaintance, and probably destined to stay that way, if our conversation is anything […]

Do you know what a pier cap is? Resist the temptation to google it. Either you know what it is or you don’t. And if you don’t, it’s not the end of the world – you’ve got this far in […]