The power actually browned out—gradually—in our section of midtown Manhattan on August 14 at 4:10 p.m. But before ten full minutes had elapsed, everything was completely gone. Like for most ...

By all accounts, Gay Pride Week in Toronto was different this year. Normally, the festivities draw thousands of tourists to the capital of Ontario and the annual parade?that took place on Sunday June 29?can attract ...

We were on our honeymoon when Steve suggested I take a dive. SCUBA diving's great, he explained. "The water, the fish-you'll love it!" I wasn't so sure. In all my years of ...

People like Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, and countless other show biz hotties, are renowned for their striking beauty and perfect bods. Some were born that way and others had a bit of help ...

Recently a certain American Catholic bishop, who shall remain nameless, was characterized by a seasoned priest I know as "a man who loves order more than people." It certainly wasn't meant as a compliment, but believe ...

Waiting (once again) on the primitive printer in our office, I stared out into space and thought idly about what I was going to eat for lunch. Times Square doesn't offer much in the means ...

More than once the kindness and generosity of strangers has touched and surprised me. But sometimes friends also show the depth of their generosity and affection. I experienced both of ...

I first met him at a four-week long summer program; I knew he was the one…or so I thought. Then he didn't return the phone call. Then the letter came, and I knew he was ...

"It's about time you got married, don't you think…" This phrase should be deemed the cultural stigma that we cannot get past. First, when I was in my early twenties, my childbearing years were quickly passing, ...

Most women raise children. And some don't. Those of us who don't set sail for a different kind of life. Is the journey a chosen one or not? Are you a woman if you don't ...

Are we allowed to say "housewife" anymore? I doubt it's ever been a flattering word — brings to mind frumpy ladies in hair curlers with ambitions no grander than getting good deals on rump roasts ...

I will not be going into work on September 11th. I did not work in the Towers, ...

During times of crisis, things can get overwhelming if you try to do it all yourself. At different times we've tried to remind one another of that. Mike: Since my mom has ...

I'm a good Catholic. I go to Mass every week. I'm involved in my local parish. I oppose both capital punishment and abortion on demand. I've attended Catholic schools from kindergarten to graduate school. I'm ...

Approximately a year ago, I wrote a well-thought-out, carefully polished essay on the subject of dating a co-worker. The entirety of it had been pulled directly from my ass. I can't even remember the last time ...

Men and women of a certain age were simply unable to reach maturity without attending some social event that featured the soundtrack from the movie Grease, particularly that portion in which the phenomenon ...

As someone who has dated people that he has worked with, I speak from experience. It's the best of times and the worst of times. Here's the upside: Smooches during the day are always good. You always ...

Recently, I (Mike) had to go away for a few days on business. It was the first time Marion and I had spent time away from each other since the wedding. While I (Mike) was ...

Daddy always gets the big piece of chicken. At least that's what Chris Rock says. In a recent comedy routine, Rock stated that moms always get better presents on Mother's Day than any dad gets on ...

It's been a year since we took that walk down the aisle. We've had a year filled with happiness, but it's also been a difficult year because Mike's mom spent half the year in the ...