Hyperpartisanship has led to one of the ugliest symptoms of our social dysfunction, says Bob Evans. And it proves that one of mom's key commandments is wrong.

Joseph Flynn talks about preferences. And by preferences, he means affirmative action, legacy admissions, and race.

Lou Ness remembers her 18 years of friendship and magic with Simchah.

Lonny Cain shares his secret to understanding all that chirping in your back yard.

Wester Wuori channels his inner Clark Griswold — and enjoys his family vacation anyway.

Who would have thought perfection could strike twice in a life? Dan Libman, of course.

The pen is mightier than the sword? Rosie Klepper says that's just too much pressure for the bearer of the pens.

What makes a good family? Lynnea Erickson Laskowski says it takes good people..

What can you do about plastics? Teresa Smith has an idea...

Marnie O. Mamminga's encounter with a woman in a kayak is a lesson in clear skies.