Costs are skyrocketing. There's no question about it. It used to be the county could do things a little cheaper than DOT. That's no longer the case.

My husband and I had five biological children but we also have been raising 23 foster children.

There's a document that is by statute in all three jurisdictions-—-Maryland, D.C. and Virginia-—-that can be prepared and executed. A body disposition document gives whoever you choose to make decisions at your funeral. It's legally enforceable and that's the document that everybody should have.

My idea of heaven used to be relaxing at home with a cheese plate and champagne.

I'm simple. I love hiking, going to the gym, doing some simple stuff. I love being outdoors, I love bike riding. Just stuff that's fun!

Morals are built on religious faith. Virtue is built on morality and influences a culture.