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 ...

Here’s the hard truth: I am one of the most insecure people you may ever meet. Wow, that sounded egotistical and sad at the same time — like I’m trying to compete for the top spot in a game no one wants to play. What I’m really trying to say is … I hate beauty. Hate it. Beauty has ...

In a world where screens seem to dominate every waking moment, it’s easy to give today’s kids a hard time for constantly being on their electronics. But every now and then, something comes along that makes you pause, reflect and realize that maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem. For ...

This week, there’s been a lot on my mind. I could write about my grandpa and how, as a child, I would watch him craft ships in a bottle, completely mesmerized by the magic of it all. I never figured out how he did it — his hands steady, his mind focused, creating something so intricate ...

This column goes out to all of you who live with risk every day of your lives. You know who you are. You’re the ones who allowed love to happen despite the uncertainty. You had kids. You started your own business. You trusted someone when every fiber of your being screamed at you not ...