I love thank yous – the words, the notes, giving thanks, receiving thanks. I love all things thankful. I love thank yous so much that when I receive a real, live, hand-written thank you note, I feel compelled to thank…
The little guy at Walnut Hill Elementary School in Petersburg peered into his gift bag of books. He couldn’t believe his eyes. Where the Wild Things Are was one of his absolute favorites; he had always selected it at the…
What I remember most is the rain. All day, all night, pounding down on the two-man Army-style canvas tent, leaking through the floor, running like a cold river from the head of my pathetic sleeping bag all the way down…
As a parent of two young children, I know I look closely at every scrape and cut, worrying if it is going to leave a mark on my kids’ delicate skin. For some people, scars are a badge of honor,…
Beef Pot Roast with Wine-Seasoned Au Jus Preheat oven to 325°. Heat large Dutch oven on medium. Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil to Dutch oven. Trim, salt, and pepper 4 pounds of chuck roast, and sear on all sides.…
The art of bookbinding became popular in the twentieth century when designers started making book covers to complement the contents inside. Examples of these ornately decorated books can be seen not only in library collections, but also in art galleries.…
From Richmond, Virginia to Broadway and back, Emily Skinner has wowed theater-goers since her elementary school days.
Q: With all of the attention being given to domestic violence and abuse in the last few months, my wife has said, No football ever! for our 7- and 5-year-old sons. I understand these are important topics, but how I…
Kate thought she was losing her mind. She knew she was a rational person, yet she could not stop thinking about – obsessing about – her uncertainty as a mother. What if she made a mistake? What if she harmed…
The warm cuddly feeling of a puppy snuggling up in your lap is one of the best feelings in the world, right? Breathing in the sweet smell of puppy breath can be equally amazing. Having the kids scamper downstairs on…
