There are those amazing times in your life when a burst of energy propels you to accomplish an amazing amount in a relatively short period of time.  At this early point in the year, it's good  time to reflect on them.

December actually starts in November, as we know, and just accelerates wildly until we end up on New Year's eve either being rowdy or watching other people have fun.

A red cap, a trip to upstate New York, starving for culture  and a tour of old work sites -  four different stories in one podcast. 

You can learn from books, from talking to people, but learning from failure in the school of hard knocks is also an important teacher.

This 1973 book couldn't be more relevant to today's young people facing climate change and global warning. Here's a quick glimpse as to how it impacted my life.

What is it about going out to eat?  The people, the place, the experience. Sometimes, the food may be the least important  part. Join us for a  tour of great eating experiences across the the country over the years.

Major league baseball ain't what it used to be. It's noisy, expensive and not so popular anymore. But baseball still can be  fun.

Spring 2022 - when we finally got rid of the masks and came out to smell the real world. Even with the guns of Kiev in the background. A trip Colorado validates newness and promise. Spring might hang you up but it also frees us to believe again.

Imagine going back to your high school decades later and finding it almost just like you left it. Could that possibly be?  In Niles, Illinois, Notre Dame College Prep is just like that.

There are certain markers that tell us that winter is fading away – snow turns into rain, Easter and Passover are on the calendar, crocuses  are starting to come up …. Neighbors start disappearing.  It’s a good chance they are on their way to warmer climes.  Like Florida.  When  you get the urge, here are some tips to make your Florida trip  really enjoyable.