When is the right time to put up your Christmas lights? When should you take them down? In the competitive suburbs, you’re always on the clock.

People with vanity plates… what are they trying to say about themselves? What’s that all about? Sam Hedenberg explains the tramp stamp of the road.

Sam knows that having an infant can really mess up your social life. But with a little perspective, maybe the Fourth of July can bring fireworks.

Moving is a remarkably awful experience. But when it’s your first place and you’re just learning how to be an adult, it’s nothing if not memorable.

While all the other kids in town roamed the mall for entertainment, Sam’s parents never let him. They had some different shopping experiences in mind.

Despite the warning signs, some lessons must be learned the hard way. A night at Cici’s is nothing more than an all-you-can-eat disaster.

Grit. Toughness. And the ability to tolerate spicy foods. Nobody said being a real man was going to be easy.

Some patrons don’t mind requesting a discount. But it’s a bit presumptuous, no? Bartender Sam reflects on why you should never ask.

Since he was a kid, music has always been an important part of Sam’s life. Now that he’s a dad, he realizes the power and influence it plays.