Well, in a few days, we’ll be looking at a new year, as you well know, and I pray that 2026 will be a great year for all of us. This is the time of year for reminiscing, and that is a lot of fun. Mike ...

Looking back on fond memories with loved ones, as you might do at a family reunion or during the holidays, is a wonderful way to bring people together. And it can also help keep your brain sharp. In ...

Book sharing is a popular way parents engage young children in conversation. However, not all parents are comfortable with book sharing and not all children like having books read to them. Research ...

I recently finished co-editing Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond. The idea for the project came to me one day while having dinner with my co-editor. When ideas emerge in this ...