Last weekend — well, more appropriately, last Thursday and then Sunday — I felt like I was drowning in a sea of symphonic composition. Yes, I know that statement sounds like the start of a dramatic interpretation speech, and I’m OK with that. Drama, in the sense of a passion for ...

I’ll give credit where it’s due — holding a grudge takes real commitment. It’s not just a fleeting annoyance; it’s a full-time job. You have to keep that fire stoked, let it simmer under the surface and make sure you never let it go. And honestly? That sounds exhausting. It’s ...

As some of you already know, if you’ve been reading my columns from the beginning, my journey has taken me through different waters. While I was raised here, after college, I ventured off — first to Cleveland before taking a big leap a few months later to chase opportunities in ...

I am the biggest dreamer. And it’s not just during the day or night; I dream in every moment, in every conversation, in every possibility. I don’t just dream for myself — I dream for others. Someone tells me their idea and suddenly, I’m projecting their dream into full-blown reality, ...

Okay, hear me out. I know there are plenty of people out there who think Valentine’s Day is a farce — just another marketing scheme to get consumers to spend, spend, spend on things that don’t really matter in daily life. Then there are those who have been with their significant other ...

Let me start by saying how much I love living in a place that experiences all four seasons. I absolutely love the diversity that each season brings, especially when running, walking or even just driving through the beauty of Mill Creek Park. The way the scenery changes with each passing ...