Tang

Since I started writing this column in November 2006, I have not missed a single week's publication. I have enjoyed writing every week, thinking about topics to write about and sharing some thoughts with you. But this column marks the end of my regular column writing. I wish...

My son started kindergarten when Liberty Ridge Elementary opened in 2003. It was a brand new school. Two years later, my daughter became a kindergartener at the same school. We like the school and the staff. Liberty Ridge is the only school we know. And it is the closest school to...

I just read Dr. P. M.

On Feb. 27 I was at Lake Junior High School participating in its annual National Reading Day event. More than 30 guest speakers from the community came to share their love for reading and to promote literacy and numeracy. Each of us was asked to share one of our favorite books...

On Feb. 27 I was at Lake Junior High School participating in its annual National Reading Day event. More than 30 guest speakers from the community came to share their love for reading and to promote literacy and numeracy. Each of us was asked to share one of our favorite books...

In my last column, I talked about "slow to anger, quick to listen." It had advice for others as well as for myself. The same week I submitted that article for publication, I was put to test by a difficult person in my work place. I graduated from college in 1985. Since then, I have...

Normally, I don't hear from anyone after a column is published. So I was surprised when my Jan. 28 column about school closing generated a few angry messages from readers. I say "angry" because either those readers got angry after reading my column or they thought I was angry about...

Have you ever read a book and liked it so much that you say to yourself, "I wish everyone would read this?" This happens to me whenever I read a good book. One such book I highly recommend to everyone is "The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate"...

February is "I Love to Read Month," a time designated to promote literacy and celebrate the joy of reading all across North America. I love to read and write. One of my goals as a parent is to raise my kids to be good readers, to instill in them the love of reading and writing...

Early Thursday morning, Jan. 15, after I arrived at my office, I turned on my computer and checked my e-mail. That's when I saw the surprise message that schools in South Washington County were closed due to extreme temperatures. "Oh no, school is closed!" I wasn't happy about school...

Every time I go to the R. H. Stafford Library, I always stop at the new book shelf near the entrance to check what new books are there. Recently, I happened to see the autobiography by Lang Lang, "Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story" ((Random House, 2008). I had heard about Lang...

There has been a lot of talk about de-cluttering our physical space. Our houses, garages, closets or drawers all need a clean-up on a regular basis, otherwise they will overflow and make our lives stressful. The same thing is happening to our virtual lives. Virtual clutter can drag...

As I sit down to write this column, another Christmas holiday has just passed. I didn't do anything special during the holiday. I didn't go on vacation. I went to work on both days before and after Christmas. The office was dead quiet. As usual, I spent several hours on Christmas...

Last week, a cousin living in Hungary sent me a YouTube link to a video clip about Nick Vujicic, a man without limbs. The video was only a few minutes long, but it was very powerful. I felt so inspired and moved that I had to forward it to a few friends. I even went to Oprah's website...

Life is a balancing act, we all know and agree. When people talk about finding balance in life, it is often about balance of work and family life, and about balance of the hectic lifestyle and stress management. But I don't think that is the most important area in our life that...