Not so much wealthy and wise, but cautious is what counts. — The Washington Post told me recently that there are some folks who might never get that cursed Covid. But you know what? More than 26 months after the first cases contaminated U.S. shores, I’m starting to think my husband and I are two of the lucky ones. While I’m not…

And everyone wanted a seat at the table — Follow me back to 1974, or so. Seriously. No, I wasn’t there when Old Plaid was born, but I can imagine it all too well. Furniture Designer: Have you seen the new line of leisure suits that Sears is promoting? A sort of rustic rose and barf-green plaid combo. Furniture Executive: Yes! The pattern kinda reminds me of…

Because “this life is sweeter than fiction” — Seen: I’m related to a few perfectionists. Smooth edges and Martha Stewart outcomes. Heard: My Mama told me once that sometimes it’s more fun to color outside the lines. So I’ve been doing it ever since. Especially when faced with a cookie-cutter reality. Friendship at the Mickey D’s Drive-Thru My brekkie buddy fueled my mornings for more than 10 yearsmedium.com

The sooner these cretins learn sex ed, the better off the rest of us will be — Breaking news bears the weight of an unsteady world these days. When I tune in — which is much less frequently than I used to — I’m a little more broken inside. The high school English teacher in me feels like we’re living in a less-pleasant version of Alice in…

A curriculum worth learning — Seen: Americans in conflict when they should be working together. Heard: Teach your children empathy, sympathy and compassion. But the Bad Guys don’t agree. The Power of Knowledge Teacher Appreciation should happen all year roundmedium.com Noted: My girls are independent thinkers. Youngun went to the Women’s March —the largest single-day protest in history — and joined millions worldwide asserting their rights.