sacrifice

Many of us Episcopalians and Catholics are considering what to give up for the 40 days of Lent. It's a time when we remember the gustatory sacrifices made by Jesus in the desert, so naturally the most popular sacrifices are food-related; in past years I've given up sugar, alcohol and red meat. But...

I'm not what most people would consider to be a "romantic" type of fellow, but I think I know how to please a heart. I have learned over time that effect is not generally dictated by sticker price, although I'll admit occasionally that helps. What I have found to be a tried and true approach to...

I am a simplification newbie.Though I've always been stubborn and loved to do things authentically -- I whisk my butter and cream by hand, I use a film camera, I once pieced a quilt with only needle and thread, by God -- I did not come easy to simplification. I used to scoff at those who would give...