This Thanksgiving season, let’s take a moment to appreciate all of the things that bring light into our lives. Being grateful doesn’t mean that everything is perfect ...

This is the backyard at our new house. The Japanese-inspired gazebo is a gateway to a lovely koi pond and small waterfall in the back. But it’s more than that ...

In some parts of the world, this weekend is a time to remember our loved ones who have gone before us. We recall the things that made them special … the things they taught us … the love they brought to our lives.   Remembering them can be painful because we’re reminded of all we’ve lost. But remembering can be joyful, too, because we’re reminded of everything we've gained by sharing our life’s path with them.   In Mexico, they emphasize the joyful aspect of remembering. Inste

When I saw these leaves on a cracked sidewalk, I thought the divided pavement looked like countries on a map. I wondered: Do the leaves...

One of my earliest childhood memories is walking through fallen leaves on a crisp autumn day. I was shuffling my feet through the dry...