Columns & Collected Essays

Step 1.  Ignore TripAdvisor Every time I plan a vacation, I turn to TripAdvisor for advice, and you know what?  That’s a baaaaad idea. ...

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Dear Hannukah Harry, The first thing I want this year for Hannukah is Christmas. No offense to my People. I love being Jewish. It’s just...

There is something about my seven-year-old daughter, Zoe, that makes people want to buy her stuff.  Is she cute?  Sure.  Is she funny? ...

One of the goals of a superb education is to ensure that the next generation — our children — are ready to compete in a global economy....

The other day, as I was driving out of the CVS parking lot, I saw my friend Leigh walking into the store. I waved and slowed the car. She...