“Hope is the boldest act of imagination I know” - Edith Eger
As a new month unfolds, we get the chance to begin again.
Ideally located in the Mediterranean along the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is a genuine travel treasure. Did you know that Croatia has over 1,000 islands?
Virginia’s national parks are a hidden gem for anyone looking to escape the daily grind, breathe in fresh air, and recharge in nature. Whether you prefer leisurely strolls through scenic forests, conquering mountain peaks, engaging in adventure sports, or simply soaking in breathtaking views, these parks have something to offer. But is it worth your time? Let’s break it down.
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Sevierville, Tennessee, is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, it offers a mix of outdoor adventure, family-friendly attractions, and charming local spots. Whether you’re traveling with kids or planning a couple’s retreat, Sevierville has something for everyone.
Ever feel like life is moving way too fast? Emails, deadlines, and endless notifications make it hard to breathe. That’s why more people are hitting the road in search of somewhere that slows things down but doesn’t come to a complete stop.
Gatlinburg is that place.
I have the most beautiful, special children's book to share with you today.
Let's Celebrate Korean New Year!, written by Michelle W. Park, illustrated by Hyewon Yum, and published by Random House, is an absolute treasure.
Publisher’s note: This is an excerpt from Chapter Five (Props for the House) of Portrait of a Presidency: Patterns in My Life as President of The College of New Jersey (Koehler Books: 2025), R. Barbara Gitenstein, President Emerita, The College of New Jersey, Senior Fellow and Senior Consultant, Association of Governing Boards.
Online gaming has significantly evolved over the last decade. The massive growth began around the early 2010s when casual social gaming became popular. Think classic PC games to console online genres like competitive first-person shooters and massively multiplayer games (MMO gaming).
Shifts and changes continue, in politics, in social life, in world events and in personal lives.
Music continues to offer ways to connect and to create through these changes. The natural word does too, whether that is the angle of light down a city street, the turn of a leaf falling in a forest, or a skein of stars across a night sky.
At times, musicians turn to images and ideas from nature to think and talk about ideas of connection and reflection in changing times.
This lovely, fascinating, gorgeous new edition of The World Beneath: The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs, written by Dr. Richard Smith and published by Apollo Publishers, is a must-read.
