February. It’s a month steeped in doilies, mylar heart balloons, and boxes of chocolate. And what the heck does love to have to do with a dozen red roses? As I write this article, pondering just how to examine the topic of L.O.V.E., I catch…

January ushers in the familiar sense of a clean slate: a new beginning, and the revitalization of goal setting. “Let’s hit the gym, lose those ten pounds, and put Me first!” could be familiar thoughts rummaging around as we move into 2025. New Year’s Resolutions…

As the year tilts towards its closing chapters and the holiday season arrives, an almost magical transformation occurs. Streets light up with twinkling decorations, the air grows crisp with winter’s chill, and a familiar, cozy warmth hovers in homes. Yet, amidst this festive cheer, a…

If you have ever been stung by a bee, you know how intensely painful the stinger is. Similarly, if you’ve tasted fresh, local honey, it is safe to say the flavor is unsurpassed in its delightful sweetness. I find the dichotomy of the honeybee’s purpose…

September is often the month of seismic transition for many families with school-aged humans. Kids are entering into new classrooms, schoolyards are filling up with new faces looking for places to belong, parents are saying goodbye at college dorms, and students are saying farewell to…