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Dealing Successfully with Confrontation: Tips & Tools
There are a lot of angry people out there today.
“Hello Operator—Give me No. 9 . . .”
When Scottish immigrant Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone in 1876, he could not have imagined he was setting the first domino in place for what would become a world obsession.
Poetry from Cuba, the Violet Island: Reina María Rodríguez
There are rare, shimmering moments in life when we connect with beauty in a way that moves us profoundly. Such a moment happened for me in January 2012 during a visit to the Havana apartment of acclaimed Cuban poet Reina María Rodríguez.
Truth in Nonfiction: The Imagined Past
Turns out there are differences between what the live and the dead remember. A problem with writing about someone else’s life after their death is that you can only “suppose” in that space between their lives and documented actions and what came next.
On the Road Again: Weather is Not Boring
“I wanna’ know, have you ever seen the rain, comin’ down on a sunny day?”
On the Road Again: Tasting Tours
Love munchin’, crunchin’, and slurpin'? One of the great pleasures when traveling, whether to the nearest big city or across continents, is sampling food and drink. This summer while I was out in the Pacific Northwest, I was reminded that signing up for tasting tours is a fun way to explore a destination.
Beyond Falling in Love: Art Expertise for Collectors
The sleek lines and jazzy interior of the new Mercedes-Benz roadster catches our eyes, but our appreciation deepens when we look beyond its sexy appearance to understand its exceptional engineering. When it comes to collecting art, the same is true—knowing what lies beneath an artwork’s physical appeal multiplies our enjoyment.
Showcasing Your Art Collection: Professional Tips for Creating a Show-Stopping Display
Over the years you’ve gathered an art collection that reflects your home’s unique voice. How you display it can be an exciting means of sharing how special it is for years to come.
Robert Hicks: Seersucker, Books, and Bourbon
Steeped in southern culture for decades, Robert Hicks is as far from a hound dog sleeping on the porch as a man can be. I admire his talent, his attitude, and his ability to reach for the joy.
The Challenge: Embracing Change
Each fall I set aside time to consider how my life is going and whether or not I’ve veered away from how I want to live. I forge my goals for the coming months. One of those goals is always “embrace change.” Ha! Like saying it makes it happen.