Topic: Recession Diary

My husband, Fred, has a new job! A "permanent" job, as distinguished from a temporary position.

Recession Diary: Reflections on a brunch

I've mentioned several times that our children have internalized our adverse economic situation. They have shown angst over it as well as love and support.

I'm determined to make technology bend to my will.

With issues of airport security back in the news, I'll throw in my 2 cents. After all, I was on an airplane recently, and since I don't know when I will be again, this may be my only chance to grouse.

The day after we returned from the surprise-gift trip to New York, my elder daughter and son-in-law arrived in town on a too-short visit home.

Of our worldly blessings, the enduring one is known in my religious tradition as "the crown of a good name": a good reputation among people worthy of our respect. We earn that through good deeds.

For months before the death of our refrigerator, Fred and I looked forward to taking advantage of Black Friday sales on a laptop computer.

Here's an explanation for why my sudden, heightened interest in cooking compensates for deprivation elsewhere. If one squints, one can pretend my theory is scientific.

Our refrigerator finally gave up the ghost the night before Thanksgiving. The timing was perfect. Black Friday, here we come.