I used to be elated when I began seeing the back-to-school commercials on television. And when I started to receive emails from the school after the summer hiatus, it was like a breath of fresh air, a reminder that the kiddos would be back to school and I could focus ...

This morning, I had the honor of speaking with a close friend of mine. We haven't chatted in some time and with her living in a completely different state, it's hard for us to catch up with one another. So when I saw my Blackberry light up with her name, ...