My little sister is all grown up! Well okay, not quite. Eighteen isn’t nearly as old as it felt when I turned eighteen. Anyway, she’s going to be all done with high school and she’s pursuing a career in hairdressing. . . . cosmetology? I think that’s the right word. I’m trying to convince her...

Yesterday was April Fool’s Day. Typically, I don’t participate. Rarely has anyone attempted to prank me. And for myself, coming up with an intelligent, classy prank that is truly funny, to all parties involved, is far easier said than done. Hence, I don’t bother. However, this year, I borderline managed to prank myself. It was...