How to describe the dawn of a new year? It’s a fresh start, a clean slate, a breath of air, a new leaf, a virgin blanket of snow, a chapter ye…

When I read the news these days, I'm reminded of the story of Cassandra in Greek mythology. A Trojan princess, Cassandra received the gift of …

Another Advent is upon us, as heralded by the prophet Isaiah: "A voice proclaims: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord!" (Isaiah 40:3…

Good news: Getting around New York City via the subway system turned out to be easy and pretty cheap, especially for a senior citizen like me.…

"Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven?"

Every now and then, the somewhat sketchy internet connection at my house goes kaput. I'm told this is a common circumstance of small-town life…

"An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah the prophet. Just as Jonah was in the b…

My husband and I are celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary today, a Saturday with the promise of fall in the air just like our wedding day …

When our family grew to include four young kids, my husband and I realized that if we did something more than once, it became a tradition. It …

A confession: I love emojis.