The advent season (the four weeks before Christmas) always puts me in a mood to participate in festive activities. My standard routine...

It's my favorite time of year. Greens turn to beauti-fall hues of red, orange and yellow. Cool breezes waft in, and the smells of...

I developed a love of reading later in life. Despite exposure to many great books in high school and beyond, I found reading tedious and...

I've always been hungry for discovery. Whether it is a city, book, restaurant, profession, hobby, skill, etc., I love discovering...