May I put a serious matter before you?--regardless of your age or household size. It's an important discussion that should not

Merry Christmas! The heavens are filled with His Glory...May it be so upon the earth and in your life.  

Question: Jeff from Kentucky asks: "Can we order a download/pdf of your book Protocol Matters?"

Answer: Thank you for your question. I'm sorry it's not downloadable,  but my publisher tells me that the book will be available to read on Google in about two weeks. The book is also available online through Canon Press, Amazon,

   I'm sending Thanksgiving thoughts across the miles while visiting another state. As we pause in our busy schedule to celebrate this special holiday, the words ‘Happy Thanksgiving" are popping up everywhere--on napkins, the news, banners, signs, ads, in songs-and even on tee-shirts.   While a nice phrase, I can't help but think of the incomplet

Thanks to Mrs. True for her recent Question and Comment--

Question: Does anyone do a protocol retreat? We watched Princes Diaries and it got me thinking we ladies could use similar coaching. It would be so fun! Better than a quilt retreat or a Harley convention!

Answer: I agree, a retreat

 Question: We have many friends from out of town who will not be able to attend my daughter's wedding or her bridal shower. The groom's family is also out of state. Yet these families would like to send a gift. What is the best way to inform them where the bride and groom are registered? I know it is not appropriate to put gift registry information on the wedding

    A mother from Washington shares the following concern with a question about wedding budgets and uninvited children:

Question: My daughter is getting married in October. The ceremony will be an "open invitation" to all of our friends and their children. However, due to size, venue, and cost the reception is only for specific adults and c

 Ahoy Julie--I posted my answers to your question concerning hats, yatch clubs, and outdoor dining under the topic of Men in Hats (posted in September 2007) and its comment section. Click on the

   Here's a good question from a mother who takes her parenting responsibilities seriously. She knows that what goes into a young mind has influence beyon

 Mmmmm-for those wondering about all those "M" titles, here's a quick overview -

 "Ms." is a respectful generic designation when a lady's marital status is either unknown or irrelevant when addressing or writing to her. We shouldn't forget "Madam", which is a polite French expression used by many English speaking people for "my lady