I want to wish all of my family, friends, and readers a very Happy Thanksgiving! May this upcoming year be filled with friendship, love and every blessing you wish for.

I want to wish all of my family, friends, and readers a very Happy Thanksgiving! May this upcoming year be filled with friendship, love and every blessing you wish for.

A heartfelt reflection on grief, friendship, and the power of small acts of kindness, featuring a meaningful digital gift that brought a little light during a difficult time.
Celebrate the timeless charm of May Day Baskets with a look at their history and how Louisa May Alcott captured their magic in her 1880 children’s book, Jack and Jill.
While few people have ever heard of the poet/author Lydia Maria Child, everyone has probably heard the opening lines to one of her most famous poems: The New-England Boy’s Song…
Today is the feast of St. Brigid, a wonderful example of a woman courage and determination who defied the kings and laws of her day.
In my fifth post about Pennhurst Asylum, I write about the contested future of Pennhurst Asylum and how its haunted past is coming up against data-center plans. Can memory survive redevelopment?