Tiger Woods recently became the first professional athlete to eclipse the billion dollar mark in career earnings and endorsements. Now, I have no idea what he does with all his money, but an interesting study of professional golfers shows that Tiger, along with the other Tour players, show a tendency to be risk averse when …

Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday. If we are lucky (and I am), we get to spend the day with family. For some, that is not much fun. For me and my wife, it is a great day. So, let’s give Thanks. Here are this month’s questions: 1. With what female singer did Bob Hope …

Sometimes silly is just what you need. With the busy holidays coming up you might want to try a little stupid…just for fun! Planes, Trains and Automobiles stars Steve Martin as Neal Page, an uppity marketing executive who, on a flight home at Thanksgiving, finds himself bumped from first class and forced to sit in …

For most parents, once the kids are back in school, Halloween is upon us in the blink of an eye. Halloween is followed all too quickly by Thanksgiving, Hanukkah/Christmas and New Year’s Eve. While the fall/winter holidays can be a joyous season, it can also be a time of chaos, exhaustion and weight gain. This …

No Right or Wrong Answer Did you ever wonder what you were created for and what your natural talents and abilities are? Maybe you have found your niche in life and know just what your purpose is. Unfortunately for a majority of the population, we work hard and play hard but are we really making …

Q. I want to replace the summer color in my back yard, however, the planting areas will now be very shady. I was thinking of Pansies but I don’t think they are a winter bloomer? So, what can I plant that blooms in the shade during the winter months? A. For seasonal color, Pansies are …

Last month I touched on the topic of authenticity in relation to the film Whale Rider. This month I want to expand on the topic and let you know about two excellent books that help cultivate authenticity for family members of various ages. Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Already Taken—Transform Your Life With the Power …

From time to time we all need a little help to keep us motivated in our quest to stay fit and healthy, so this month I am dedicating my column to my workout friend who has hiked hundreds and hundreds of miles with me in the local hills. She is a great sounding board, always …

The approach of winter may dampen some spirits, but nearly everyone is energized at the thought of Thanksgiving. It’s part holiday; part nostalgia; part family reunion; and a whole lot of good food. No greeting cards to mail or gifts to buy – we simply gather together for a higher purpose. Whether hosting our own …

The business of theatre never allows us to stand still. It is always moving from one show to the next; from one season to another. Charles Dickens, whose works inhabit the Lesher Center during these last weeks of 2009 (CCMT’s Oliver through November 7th and Center REP’s A Christmas Carol Dec. 10-20) was quoted as …