A few months ago, my friend the South African photographer Anna Morris turned me on to …
In Celebration of Country Music
I’ve always told my liberal, East Coast friends that if they want a better understanding of …
Ode to Autumn
The are some people who love the autumn season, finding it the most beautiful time of …
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
At various points, I’ve written about the increasingly significant role of social media, allowing loved ones …
The Blessings of New Babies
One of the great joys of officiating so many weddings is watching these new families bloom …
Modern Family
The recent Supreme Court decisions striking down DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) and subsequent decisions …
We’re All in this Together
America’s unusual Federalist political system, put in place by our brilliant Founding Fathers, created a patchwork of …
In Celebration of March Madness
Well, just this week we concluded one of the most wonderful annual spring traditions—the NCAA tournament. …
Bon Voyage: Little Messages of Hope and Good Wishes
Last week, a cherished colleague at my “day job” completed her tour of duty and prepared …
A Personal Goodbye
I recently came across a fun little magaine MaryJane’s Farm, which has fun, interesting articles on …