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Hampshire Is Blazing the English Sparkling Wine Trail May. 26, 2019
By Athena Lucero Wine country in England? Say what? When I learned about winemaking in Hampshire, an... Read More
A Lake Michigan Vacation -- Almost May. 25, 2019
By Steve Bergsman When Norbert Blei wrote his most famous book, "Meditations on a Small Lake," he wa... Read More
Prelude to a Full Moon Apr. 18, 2019
On this day before the full moon in Libra, relationship issues are in danger of getting blown out of... Read More
Great Places Are Hard to Reach Apr. 10, 2019
"Do you want an automatic?" "Of course." "It will cost you another 25 pounds — per day." "Excu... Read More
Make Your Getaway! If You Don't Take Your Vacation, Who Will? Apr. 09, 2019
April showers do bring May flowers — I can hardly wait! — but I'm also aware that April ... Read More
Door County: Cape Cod of the Midwest Apr. 07, 2019
By Athena Lucero The woman I met in Los Angeles grinned with nostalgia when I mentioned my recent vi... Read More
21 Best Cheap Date Ideas Feb. 13, 2019
If you're fortunate enough to share love, it takes a conscious decision to nurture your relationship... Read More
Singleness as Adventure Sep. 26, 2018
It's true that being single isn't all fun and dream dates; on-your-own-ness can feel downright lonel... Read More
Mercury-Jupiter Opposition May. 23, 2018
The conventional wisdom is to leave well enough alone and place full energy behind serving a dire ne... Read More
Mountain Laundered Nov. 18, 2017
In my youth, I scaled mountains. Nay, I scaled mountain ranges. When I was an adventure tour guide i... Read More
Snow Starts Soon. Be Prepared With Wintry Tales Nov. 25, 2016
Winter snow begins soon in many parts of the country. These frosty new picture books will excite you... Read More
Celebrate America's Beauty and History Aug. 26, 2016
The USA Olympic teams exceeded expectations a few weeks ago. These books carry the country's patriot... Read More
Relive Truman Legacy in Independence, Missouri Jul. 24, 2016
By Steve Bergsman Independence, Missouri, is a pretty little place about 10 miles from Kansas City. ... Read More
Witnessing the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya Nov. 07, 2015
By Steve Bergsman It is said in Africa that when God finished creating all the animals he took the s... Read More
Aging As Adventure: Because No Choice Makes All Things Possible Nov. 03, 2015
Aging isn't just for old people. It's something we all do, whether we like it or not. And many of us... Read More
The Hot Cocoa Crawl of 2015 Jan. 24, 2015
My New Year's resolution is still in full effect. I have vowed to be more active. Not in an exercise... Read More
Wanderlust Jun. 14, 2014
I've been mainlining "House Hunters International." A steady shot straight to the gut of what my lif... Read More
Paddling the Pacific: A Cultural Canoe Experience in Maui Mar. 23, 2014
By Sharon Whitley Larsen "Hut!" The voice behind us gave the command to change the paddle to the oth... Read More
Ask Stacy -- Week of 3/22/14 Mar. 22, 2014
Dear Stacy: What is Daren Kagasoff doing these days? Ricky, I miss you! — Cori H., Bellflower,... Read More
