I recently captured a renew enthusiasm for travel, with a trip to Paris over American Thanksgiving. …
Thanksgiving Reflections, Six Time Zones Away
Perspective is a funny thing. Sometimes, I have to step far away from a situation to …
A Collegiate Tradition That Will Warm Your Heart
Sports, these days, are often under fire for one thing or another. Press reports of blood …
Rain! Doing Well While Doing Good
These days there are many ways in which one can “do good” beyond direct volunteering or …
Happy Birthday!
As a Celebrant, I’m all for people recognizing (joyfully!) the anniversary of their birth. However, as …
The Gift of Thanks
I regularly peruse book seller remainder lists for titles that may be of interest to me—or …
It’s a Small World, After All!
I have to believe there are few people who meet the Olympics with such great anticipation. …
A Book of a Lifetime
The omnipresence of social media technology—facebook, pinterest, or instagram, among others—has had important consequences on some …
In Celebration of Books!
In certain ways, I relish the fact that I am “old school.” In the days of …
Don’t Forget to Stop & Smell the Roses
During certain times in my life, I have been fortunate to have access to backyard gardens for personal “floral …