Because of Halloween’s popularity with kids and adults alike, there are a lot of websites with a Halloween theme. Today’s focus is on interactive Halloween games, although many of this week’s picks also have other free Halloween goodies such as …[Continue]

Mother’s Day is a time to show our gratitude for everything Moms do. And for those Moms who are lucky enough to still have their own Moms to celebrate with, it’s a double holiday. Happy Mother’s Day to all! [Editor’s …[Continue]

My daughter and I were driving home at night when she saw them. “Fireworks!” she exclaimed. And there they were, bursting over the fairgrounds. No matter how often I see them, it’s still exciting. Boom! Boom! Boom! Today’s recommendations are …[Continue]

For me, the scariest part of Halloween is the costume time crunch. Tick, tick, tick. It’s getting closer and closer. The pressure is mounting. What will the kids be for Halloween?…[Continue]

As our melting-pot society has progressed into one that rejoices in its multi-faceted cultural and religious heritage, the public celebration of religious holidays has become more and more difficult. Should our public school classrooms celebrate Christmas? What if they include …[Continue]

Sages throughout history have understood that giving thanks has immense spiritual benefits for both thanker and thankee. Take time during this holiday season to enrich your life and lift your spirits. Be grateful. Give thanks. Wishing you the happiest of …[Continue]

I have to fess up that I’ve never been much of April Fools’ prankster. My son suggested that on April 1 I announce the end of my weekly column. Gasp! Just the thought of it! Urgh! Nope, I can’t even …[Continue]

To finish the year, I’ve collected a potpourri of fun sites all related (in one way or another) to the new year. Some deal with what the future may hold for us and others have more immediate use, such as …[Continue]