One thing Ellen and I (Bill) like to do is play games. No, not the psychological ones. Bananagrams, Qwirkle, Dominos, Settlers of Catan, and the like are popular favorites, along with some card games. Suzi, a friend of Ellen’s (who is..."

Last week I took my wife’s car into the shop. It was making a horrible noise and I suspected the brakes. I looked up the prices for brake service online and had a bit of sticker shock, but whatever - her car needs to run. So they call..."