Problem solved! Found the “inline Posts” plugin here http://aralbalkan.com/1016 and it works perfectly, so I can just add whatever posts I want to any page.
Thanks! I can give it a try, but it does sound a bit daunting so I’m open to other suggestions as well. Everything I’ve read makes it seem as if creating a new page template should be simple, but I think Im missing something:)
I think you’re right! It was one of my font plugins causing it…thank you so much!