I love leftovers -- they make meals so easy. So a long time ago, I got into the habit of purposely cooking more food than my family would eat that day. I think most of us do that. I also hate wasting food. I used to get frustrated when I discovered spoiled leftovers in the fridge that we forgot to eat... but I've solved that problem.

Try something with me...
Stand up.
Take a deep breath.
Hold your arms out to the side, palms towards the ceiling.
Look up... and smile.

Since news of the Japanese earthquake broke last Friday, I, like most people I know, have been totally absorbed in watching and reading news reports about the terrible destruction, the lost lives, and the recovery efforts going on over there. I keep hoping that this next report will have rosier news that the last one.

Each month when I pay my cell phone bill, I always spend a few minutes reviewing the charges on each line (we have five phones in our family plan). I generally go looking for unexpected charges as well as to marvel at just how many text messages my children can send in one month.