lifestyle

Some years are better than others. This one in particular has been more difficult largely due to the economic crisis, which has put millions out of work and made millions more fear that they will be next.

"Life is Short. Have an Affair." So reads the slogan for The Ashley Madison Agency Web site, a business devoted to helping married men and women sexually hook up with others.

With its in-your-face billboards and provocative ads, the site has been in the news the last few years. Recently I debated the merits of the site with its CEO, Noel Biderman, on "The Laura Ingraham Show."

Q: My fiance suggested that we register for wine. (No wonder I love this man!) Can we do that?

A: Yes. You really can register for anything you want. Just be sure to register for a variety of gifts at a variety of price points out of courtesy for friends and family who want to get you something you'll like, but can't spend a lot of money.

This was going to be about Thanksgiving, the joys of overeating, the tradition of counting our blessings and the importance of giving thanks for the gift of family and friends.

Every time I see a good concert or musical, I am on a natural high for at least a week. A few are standouts, and even if the show didn't knock my socks off, it's almost always a pleasant experience that leaves me feeling good about life and myself as well.

Mine has to be the most guilt-ridden generation of parents that ever existed.

Q: We're having an adults-only reception, but we're having a flower girl at the ceremony. Should we invite her to the reception? And what age equals an adult anyway?

A: Guest issues are so sticky! That's why we have TheKnot.com/guests to help you out.

TAMPA, Fla. - Mary Wright, 74, was thrilled to see her grandson marry his longtime sweetheart in a beautiful wedding at a waterfront restaurant.

This weekend I was out doing errands for a few hours, and it turned out I forgot my cell phone. It was fantastic! My kids couldn't bug me every eight minutes with "Where are you, when are you coming home, and can you please get to the store for 'fill in the blank?' "

Q: We are having a buffet reception. What's the best way to get everyone fed quickly without creating long lines?