Holidays and Events

On this day, as we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr., our minds inevitably drift to his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. Those powerful words, etched into the...

It's January 1st. New Year's Day. We think of this (a new year) in a (somewhat) revolutionary light. After all, this is a new year, which should mean that all...

I've always loved the fall months of the year. The last day of September and the onslaught of October days always makes me to think about how close...

July always seems like a happy time to me. Perhaps it's because it's summertime. And, it probably also has to do with the fact that my mother and...

Easter is one of the more memorable holidays for me, and now (with my kids), I'm experiencing a whole other side of the Easter festivities. Beyond the religious...

Like me, you can probably point to early memories of reading and/or hearing the voices of a parent reading to you. For me, the fun rhyming and colorful...

Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about a fictional character, wishing they could step out of the pages and into your life? You're not alone! From Mr. Darcy...

Despite your best efforts, sticking with your plan to finish that list of books is sometimes difficult. You have the best of intentions. Other projects get in the...