Lori Welbourne

Is it safe to be a free-range kid?

Is it safe to be a free-range kid?

I think what’s best depends on the individual family, and in particular the kids.

Is it safe to be a free-range kid?
Out of the mouth of dogs

Out of the mouth of dogs

As I type this week’s column I have four precious pups sleeping at my feet.

Out of the mouth of dogs
A father’s gifts are cherished

A father’s gifts are cherished

Two months ago my dad called and as soon as I heard the sound of his voice I knew something was wrong.

A father’s gifts are cherished
Focus directs our future for 2015

Focus directs our future for 2015

It’s that time of year again when I start talking about making a list of New Year’s resolutions.

Focus directs our future for 2015
A BRIGHTER NOTE: Life's a stage, especially for current generation

A BRIGHTER NOTE: Life’s a stage, especially for current generation

Columnist's daughter delights with a unique school performance.

A BRIGHTER NOTE: Life's a stage, especially for current generation
So much more than a betrayal online

So much more than a betrayal online

Imagine being in a loving, committed long-distance relationship and your fiancé requests nude pictures.

So much more than a betrayal online
I spy with my little eye, a plethora of people

I spy with my little eye, a plethora of people

While it’s entertaining almost anywhere, people-watching seems more exciting on the active streets of a bustling area.

I spy with my little eye, a plethora of people
Stinks on a plane–the joys of flying close quarters

Stinks on a plane–the joys of flying close quarters

Of course, this wasn’t my first time enduring a less-than-ideal seating arrangement on public transit. Like everyone, I’ve had many.

Stinks on a plane–the joys of flying close quarters
Does bingeing have to be bad?

Does bingeing have to be bad?

Columnist admits to bingeing on (many) television series

Does bingeing have to be bad?
Make every moment count in life

Make every moment count in life

Sands through the hourglass a new beginning.

Make every moment count in life

Organization is key

A lack of organization leads to pesky annoyances.