In 2004, The Biggest Loser premiered on NBC. I was twenty-six years old.  I was invested from the very first episode. It was my first experience with a “reality” show, and I found it profound and entertaining. One of the initial reactions I had, though, was of...

One of my earliest memories is also one of my fondest memories. When I was tucked into bed, my mother would come into my room to tell me goodnight. She was swift and efficient about it because she knew that she was simply the opening act. The headliner was my father....

I have been blessed with two young stepdaughters. The youngest likes to play the game, Would you rather? If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a really fun, simple game for all ages, with limitless possibilities. An example would be, “Would you rather have the ability...

I have always adored cats in all forms. They’re in a close tie with gorillas as my favorite animal. I grew up watching nature shows, and by far my favorite segments were those covering lions. There is something about a cat’s actions that mercilessly tickles my funny...