A lot of times bloggers focus on how to help other people. We offer advice, admonitions, paths and channels and organizations and all sorts of…

When I was in maybe sixth grade or so, I would always take the bus over to my mom & dad’s office (little did I…

When Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were in the early days of their courtship, they were part of a group in Springfield that was known…

I was contacted today by Rasa Dawson, Senior Organizer for Community Engagement at OxFam America. Rasa told me a very interesting story. Like many good…

I’ve been regaling pretty much anyone who will listen lately about my adventures in reading the letters of Mary Todd Lincoln. For the last few…

Every now and then, you come upon the wise saying that goes something like this: “Life is short. Eat your dessert first.” I’ve encountered a…