Faith & Life

Whether or not children have attended preschool or kindergarten readiness programs, the first day of “real” school can be emotional…

When I was growing up, Independence Day in our neighborhood meant pool parties, barbecues and fireworks at the end of…

Ever since the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose founded St. Catherine’s Academy in Anaheim in 1889, religious sisters and…

When I was in school my dad informed me that my only ‘job’ was to study, do well and get…

When I moved into my current office, it was done in a hurry. Five years in my previous office meant…

While Easter — with its egg hunts and candy- filled baskets – is a logical representation of Christ’s Resurrection, the…

When it comes to female role models, our first, most important, and lasting, is our mother. In considering this week’s…

Family history, often embodied in heirlooms and keepsakes from our forbearers, can be a casualty of our fascination with decluttering…

My fitness journey includes daily walks through the Santa Ana and Fairhaven Memorial cemeteries because they provide safe, flat surfaces,…

As a child, i took for granted that we ate dinner together every evening (until I was in college). I…