Patricia McLaughlin

Commentator Patricia McLaughlin ("mik-loff-lin") examines "Martha Stewart Living," a new magazine from the high priestess of the dinner party.

Commentator Patricia McLaughlin contemplates the suggestion by some that the November holiday be moved up so it doesn't come so close to Christmas. But maybe it's too late for such a drastic change.

Commentator Patricia McLaughlin remembers how the tail end of summer left her listless; but, as a busy grown-up, she longs for such uninterrupted stretches of time to relax.