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When I turned 40, Botox and bifocals became part of my life. So did an extra five pounds which took up residence just above my beltline.

Far worse, however, are the medical situations that those I love face. From my husband's aging joints to my father's many ailments, it's not fun to see any of them suffer. Worse yet, funerals are coming more often.

On Tuesday, we will bury my great aunt for whom I was named. Carey never had any children of her own, and instead spoiled all of he

No, this isn't a blog about Wayne's World expressions. Rather, I'd like to get your feedback on excellence. What does excellence in parenting look like? What brings about excellence?

As a student in a leadership class at a Christian university, we are discussing excellence. Coincidentally, this was our topic in church today.

I believe that excellence comes from meaning more than it does money. From relationships more than rules.

Unless you have reason to drive near Fountain Creek, perhaps on your way to dinner or a show downtown, you might not think about Colorado Springs' "tent city" very often. However, Chapel Hills Church put some of the faces of the homeless on the big screen Sunday, where turning a blind eye was not an option. Several people from our church have been meeting homeless people for "More than a Meal" on Saturday morn

As I write this, Valentine's Day is in full swing. The shelves at a local mass merchandiser were picked over as I made my way to the pet aisle to pick up Bo's food on sale (with a $3 coupon, to boot). Vendors braved the cold to sell flowers on street corners. Tomorrow, these same flowers and candies will be on sale for half off.

Admittedly, I think that Valentine's Day is highly overrated and is basically a day used to separate us from our money in the name of love. But love is not a f