It was a sight for sore eyes.

Veterans Day has passed, and on that day we remembered.

It’s hunting season. Every man knows it. Every woman does, too.

The brightly colored yellow and blue ad from Kohl’s Department Store announced, “If you give a mouse a home... you’ll make a difference for kids!”

There may be a wrinkle or two in this story, but I’ll stick my neck out and name the store where it happened.

Ladies, listen up! I’m practically shouting this good news, and I hope it doesn’t fall on deaf ears.

Mom was right. We need to eat our vegetables.

It was first-class stage fright — a nightmare of sorts.

Pink is everywhere in October!

Usually, I don’t like to push my weight around.

Is happiness about the journey or the destination?

I was going in.

I have a bee in my bonnet, and I might as well let it out here.

Are two heads better than one?

Listen up Scrabble fans! This story is — in a word — AMAZING.

KENNEWICK — There’s a sure-fire way to return to your childhood — or at least your teen years. Attend a live concert featuring old fogies from your generation.

There’s certainly a lot of talk about a big rock. But in our neighborhood it’s not the Hope Diamond, which could certainly be a girl’s VERY best friend.

Are we there yet? Not by a mile!

HARRISON, Idaho — We must have been crazy!

Americans love to get a good deal.

Do we get second chances in life?

It had been in my “to-do” pile a couple of years back.

In a blink, a little ink has caused a stink.

I married a strong, silent type of guy. One you can count on to be dependable.

GRAND FORKS, British Columbia — It was time to disconnect. Cut the umbilical cord.

WESTBRIDGE, British Columbia -- When you travel with a bunch of friends, expect some down time.

I hate to dig up the past.

RICHLAND -- We’ve added another backseat driver. And quite frankly, she’s not very polite.

I have “pursitis.”

This is going to be a happy tale. And as with all happy tales, there’ll be a happy ending.

Erma Bombeck published more than 4,000 syndicated columns from 1965 until she died in 1996. I don’t know how she did it.

The U.S. Special Forces can breathe more easily now.

CANCUN, Mexico -- There are two things that strike fear in my heart: Trying on swimsuits under fluorescent lights and then actually having to wear my swimsuit in public.

We like to watch our favorite reality shows, but now that Amazing Race and Survivor are over for the summer my husband, Bill, is into old movies.

springcleaningyardworkshoppingdancebicylingfamilygetogethersbloggingcampingtalking.

At times, I’m confused about politics. Things just don’t add up.

You and I can get through a “bad hair day.” Yes we can!

OLYMPIA — The next time you think about walking in someone else’s shoes, find out where they’re headed.

If there’s one milestone that all kids look forward to, it’s the moment they can lay claim to the family car keys.

SPOKANE — I’m not a women’s libber, but I can’t skirt this issue any longer.

When a friend asked if I wanted to join a new book group, I said yes.

Pennies. They’re commonplace, not worth much, outdated to some.

Looking back, it seems like only yesterday.

SPOKANE It was the Lilac Bloomsday Run in Spokane this last weekend. And I was a late bloomer.

April showers bring May flowers.

Everything is catawampus at our house.

Spring has sprung at our house.

Obviously, this date was going nowhere. I thought I knew the reason.

RCIHLAND — Sometimes words pop out of my mouth and it smarts — especially when I see my faux pas on television.

It’s amazing! My iPhone can do just about anything.