Big Guy and I have several holiday traditions. One is enjoying other people’s decorating efforts. The older we get, the less decorating we do. Nowadays it seems like people go all out …

While visiting family in Washington over the Thanksgiving holiday, I had a chance to visit The National Gallery and tour the much-promoted "Impressionist Moment" exhibit. It was a must-do for me. I …

What would life be without books? For many, it would be a very lonely place. Reading has always been a big part of my life. In the past, my bedside table would collect books I intended to read or had …

Halloween is in the books. The candy is probably all gone, pumpkins discarded, and scary decorations put away. Now, onto the next holiday in line. Thanksgiving. You know the holiday is coming when …