posted January 18, 2022 I majored in English because it was the subject that interested me the most. Upon reading Hamlet in high school, I was captured by my teacher's interpretation. However, in college, analyzing poetry baffled me. Robert Frost’s The Mending Wall was the first poem I ... Read More

posted January 11, 2022 Forever young, everyone's dream. We've all heard so many tips promoting anti-aging and preserving physical appearance, including the importance of keeping a balanced diet, exercising, and drinking water. And beauty tips like massage, radio frequency therapy, and ... Read More

I love the admonition from St. Ignatius, pictured here: "Go forth and set the world on fire." It floods me with enthusiasm in the morning when everything is before me to accomplish. And by about 2:30, I'm often so bogged down by email...and PayPal wants me to send them documents that will have to be ... Read More

posted December 28, 2021 Winter is coming—actually, as of December 21st, it is already here. Besides tasting great and nourishing our body, fruits and vegetables influence appetite and mood. Research shows certain foods affect powerful mood-modifying brain chemicals called ... Read More

posted December 21, 2021 Many people think they have to give up comfort food after they go vegan. Sometimes it’s even used as an excuse: “I could never go vegan! I would miss <insert comfort food here>!” Well, I have good news. There are vegan versions of just about every comfort ... Read More

posted November 14, 2021 Infuriated, I sat at my desk, reading yet another poll by the dairy industry investigating nutrition trends. This one specifically surveyed a thousand parents on their views and “confidence” around what they should be feeding their children. As someone who loves ... Read More