Hello Dr. Laura - I called you today because I needed a push with starting a home staging business, as my 2 boys are 14 and 16 and in a few years I will have a lot of free time. I hung up the phone with you and am getting a list of real estate friends to do some free staging for. I also am hiring a career coach to help me with the business side. My plan is to do this as somewhat of a hobby until my youngest is out of the house. You motivated me! Thank you for all of the years of wisdom you've given me.

Thanks to you I married a great man and we are nice to each other. I quit my trial-attorney job to stay home with my boys. Ironically, after I quit, my husband's business took off. He was interviewed by a newspaper and asked what was the best career decision he has ever made and he replied, "encouraging my wife to retire and stay home with our boys." I can't tell you our boys are beautiful, with teenage pimples and all, but they are honest, hardworking respectful young men who would open the door for you.

FYI, if you are ever in San Diego the land of hand holding I would love to take you hiking at Torrey Pines State Park. I hike it every week and it's absolutely beautiful! Thanks for all you do...and Lego on!