This Sunday, we’re celebrating “Blue Christmas,” honoring the depth and complexity of our emotions during the holidays. It ain’t all…

Out on a walk this week, I listened to an episode of “One Song,” a podcast in which a pair…

Malaphor — (noun) — an idiom blend; an error in which two similar figures of speech are merged, producing an…

“The only thing to find is what’s already here.” I wrote that on a post-it, and I’ve been staring at…

REO Speedwagon’s 1984 power ballad has been my ear worm all week. It’s been like my 9th grade homecoming dance…

It’s taken me decades to admit this: I’m not spontaneous. Some of you may be thinking, “Duh. It’s hard to…

I’m definitely not an expert on Día de los Muertos. But I love everything I know about the traditions and…

My desk has way too much on it right now. It’s covered with sticky notes that ought to be transcribed…

“I don’t sing because I’m happy. I’m happy because I sing.” — William James “The only thing better than singing…

Three different people, after recent visits to our Sunday gatherings, told me how much they appreciated our spirit of welcome…

For about four years, my family lived in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where we visited them annually. Usually, we’d get a…

Dang, auditions can do a number on you. I didn’t get the part I was hoping for. I’m disappointed, but…