Family Matters

I’d play fetch with my dogs, who bring joy to my crazy, hectic life.
Jenifer Thigpen
Orlando, Florida

Whether with the girls from work, on the phone with Mom, or at home with my husband for the evening, I would love an extra 15 minutes of uproarious laughter.
Mae Pearson
San Diego, California

What I would most like to do is spend more time talking to my husband. The thing that brought us together in the first place was intense, wide-ranging conversation about society, politics, philosophy, the meaning of life, and humor. For us, after 12 years of marriage, the best moments are those when we sit down to share our thoughts.
Sue Greer-Pitt
Jackhorn, Kentucky

I’d gladly take more time to snuggle with my young daughters. It seems that the days pass so quickly that I never have enough moments to savor their smallness, their little-girl smell, the softness of their skin, or the cuteness of their voices. The dishes, ironing, dusting, organizing, and general cleaning can wait.
Cristina Capello
Brusly, Louisiana

If I had an extra 15 minutes, I’d spend it visiting my grandparents. I always enjoy hearing about the small things from their day or a new story from their past. And I don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to enjoy their company.
Amber Hagerman
Ottawa, Ontario

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

By the time I get home from work, put down the dozens of things I’m carrying, and start to look in the refrigerator or pantry, anything that has a prep time of more than 10 minutes seems like too much work. I feel as if there’s never enough time in the day to prepare the foods that are good and good for me, so I would spend some time chopping, prepping, and cooking large, healthy meals ahead of time.
Andrea Wood
St. Augustine, Florida

I would take a more leisurely breakfast, reading the paper or scraps of mail, to get my brain going in the morning. I guess I should wake up 15 minutes earlier.
Tracey Croughwell
Cardiff by the Sea, California