Holidays and Events

The First Day of Christmas But December 1. It's the first day of Christmas, but I like to remember it as a few other things as well. After...

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...

Which of the many aspects of Easter do you most enjoy? Which poems, stories, essays, and other literary explorations do you first think about when you imagine Easter?

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...