Following your ancestral trail through DNA is a fascinating way to feel connected to all of humanity.

To Look, To See, to Envision. What does it mean to see well, to see the world clearly, as it is, and to envision the future? A newborn discovers her hands and spends hours fascinated by their shape and movement.

What is an Educated Person? Schools teach, and students presumably learn. When I interact with recent graduates,  however, I wonder how well educated they are. I realize that notions of what makes an educated person have changed through the ages

We exist in outer and inner worlds, enjoying the beauty and intrigue of everyday life while experiencing a see-saw of buried emotions.  Bringing to light hidden feelings from within and integrating them into your daily routine creates the person known

What exactly is Happiness? It’s the holidays. We smile, say Merry Christmas, and are expected to emote joy and contentment even if you don’t really feel that way. Scientists call this awareness “the subjective well-being.”  It’s your response to how

Impossible Dreams Do you remember the lyrics from The Impossible Dream? The first two verses of Mitch Leigh’s song from Man of La Mancha go like this— “To right the unrightable wrong To love pure and chaste from afar To

There are a number of ways to seed conversations and avoid having impeachment hearings, football scores or Aunt Matilda’s sciatica take center stage during your holiday meal.  To generate topics that appeal to everyone and to insure lively discussions ask

Trees fascinate me, but Douglas Furs in particular catch my imagination. They are full of life and remind me of my own journey with its many branches and diversions, yet it continues to grow straight and tall. I marvel at

I painted the above picture several years ago. It reminds me that disagreements are natural, and it takes courage to end arguments without leaving bitter feelings behind. How do you talk to people you vehemently disagree with? It s not