Mavericky

What the heck does this word mean? Actually, nothing, but boy does it sell books for Sarah Palin. But maybe it really is an affectionate longing for "Maverick." Riverboat ring your bell!

Isaac's personal style

I love teenagers. I know they can drive us all nuts, but man, they are so into finding their own voices of expression. This week, my son Isaac (age 13) got his braces. He didn't hesitate what color he wanted them to be - BLUE - so that he could show everyone with his wonderful smile that he is a Big Blue New York Giants fan. Everyone's got their own style, and favorite color. Gotta love teenage conviction.--John Anderson