May - 2017

Trump the Lyricist

"Chopped" is one of my favorite competition shows on The Food Network. Each contestant gets a mystery basket of four ingredients to...

Gardeners and farmers are beginning to reap a harvest of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Even some of my 'green-thumb' friends are...

This week is almost over. You’ve been running at full speed the entire time. From one thing to the next, you’re doing the best you can...

There is a riddle which says: "How does a mouse eat an elephant? One bite at a time." Think about some of the challenging, elephant-size...

Passion can be defined as a strong, intense feeling or conviction. During breakfast one morning, my daughter wanted to open a new...

Our daily lives are filled with consumption. Through our five senses alone, we're wired to take in every aspect of what surrounds us. ...

tour de force: an impressive performance or achievement that has been accomplished or managed with great skill Chicago area weather has...

Do you remember playing in the park as a kid? With summertime approaching, I'll get plenty of playground time with my son and daughter. ...

How do you feel when someone you know is accomplishing goals similar to yours? Do you celebrate them or do you quietly sulk because they...

There is a large area of unpopulated land along my daily commute. It recently caught my attention because it has undergone some...