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A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of buying a house earlier owned by someone else and dealing with the importance of keeping garden and house clean.

Presents the reflections of Patti Davis, daughter of the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan, on the year following her father's death. Comments on the support of her mother, Nancy Reagan, for stem cell research; Reflections on her mother's first social activities following Regan's death; Discussion of the process of mourning and bereavement; Assessment of her mother's emotional well-being.

Features the nomination of diabetic softball player Tessa Wick to the Hall of Fame by the journal 'Vanity Fair' in the U.S. Diagnosis of juvenile diabetes; Civic activities of Wick; Determination to become a physician.

Commends Chelsea, daughter of United States President Bill Clinton, for adopting a restrained attitude in public. Lack of response to criticisms of her appearance; Ability to address a group of Masai women during a trip to Africa with her mother, Hillary; Speculation on Chelsea's transformation into an adult.

Deals with motion picture actors in the United States who are trying to enter politics. Some of the actors threatening to enter politics; List of the actors who have held public office; Pros and cons of having an actor in public office; Reasons Warren Beatty deserves the presidency.

Presents the author's account of Christmas with her father, former United States President Ronald Reagan, who has Alzheimer's disease. How one wants to give ill people impossible gifts such as time and escape from fear; The gifts that she and her brothers gave their father; What she has learned about the true nature of giving.