My uncle is being helpful, like: All you have to do is blow out this wall and extend the bathroom. If you're going to borrow $100,000, why not spend $100,000 more and be done with it, with no hassle?

I needed a yard that was usable for the swing set scenario.

It looked like somebody evacuated because there were toys out back covered by cobwebs. A car in the driveway had a five-year-old expired registration. It was like something went wrong and they left in a hurry.

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.