Or: How to Avoid Feeling Cheap and Cranky at HalloweenAccording to Irish legend, there once was a drunk, cranky old cheapskate named “Stingy Jack.” Seems he was thirsty one day. And broke. So he did what any resourceful reprobate would do in that situation: He made a...

Every Dog - and Every Thing - Has its Day Do you ever get the sense that this “National [Fill in the Blank] Day" thing is getting a little out of control? Today, October 10th, is a “National Day” for not one, but at least four things: National Angel Food Cake Day:...

Wild tigers share 95.6% of their DNA with domestic, household cats, according to a recently published article in a scientific journal called “Nature Communications.” I find it to be both astounding and simultaneously obvious. I’ve watched my fair share of cat videos…...

Here's the Thing About Moms . . . Chances are, you really have no idea how much your mom loves you. Unless you’re a mom yourself, of course. Then you know all too well. Moms are the best, aren’t they? They give you life. They love you no matter what. They’re always...