I want to tell you a story about my dad's final gift to me...

His prose is delightful, incorporating a sing-song repetition, rooted in the rhythms--and surprises--of nature and time.

There is a lighter side to Le Guin, however, which she shared in her lovely four-book Catwing series for children.

What a strange and sometimes very difficult thing it is to be a human being. And perhaps no period is more difficult than the time of grief

On the backside of that hill the incessant noise of traffic and construction was buffered out…so we could drink in the silence as well.

It was like taking a journey together, like discovering a new planet just for us, yet feeling safe and cozy, as if we were in a nest.

A lighthearted song...I hope it brightens up your day, bringing back some good memories--your own or maybe your kids' or grandkids'.

Anti-Anxiety Tool of the Week Hand to heart. This one is very simple. Just place your hand on your chest, slightly to the left of...