As seen in the Dayton Daily News on February 24, 2018. Years ago while vacationing, my husband and I stayed with his cousin in California. His cousin had to work during the day, so while he was gone we relaxed by his pool. During this time, I decided to teach his dog,...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on February 10, 2018. I am writing today’s column while vacationing in Fort Lauderdale. More specifically, I am locked away in the bathroom of our hotel, perched on the side of the bathtub with my computer trying not to wake my...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on January 27, 2018. At the start of this year, some of you made the decision to get your home organized. If nothing has changed yet, you had a wonderful goal, but probably no plan to execute it. Here’s a plan that will work. For...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on January 13, 2018. I know the holiday season is behind us, but today’s column is composed of random happenings that took place this past Christmas. They kept surfacing in my thoughts, so I’m sharing them in hopes they will help you...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on December 9, 2017. A woman called me the other day with desperation in her voice. Her mother, who lives alone, had taken a serious fall in her home. She fell because her home is filled with so many things. There are tripping hazards...
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on November 25, 2017. For the last several months, I have found myself alone in our home. It’s a strange feeling because for years I rarely have the house to myself. When the first quiet day happened, I was in disbelief. Standing in...