Who knew you need to clean your washing machine? I didn't know. In fact, I thought it cleaned itself. After all, you put soap and water in there and, after all, there is a rinse cycle.  So if this is the first time your read about cleaning your washing machine, don't worry, you are not alone. I stumbled on a story a website while doing a Google search for another topic. Failure … read more

      I thought my wife would be proud of me.  I cleared the dinner table and placed the dirty dishes in the dishwasher (without being asked). My goal was to have the dishes done and clean by the time she came in the kitchen later that night. The goal was partially complete. The dishes were rinsed off and in the dishwasher, and she was pleased.  But the next … read more

                We were in Cape May, New Jersey on a family vacation when my wife called my cellphone and left a voicemail while I was away from my phone. With our 1-year old son crawling near me, I checked my voicemail. I got a big grin on my face as I heard the familiar voice of my wife say, “Happy Father’s Day” on the message. That was seven … read more