Autumn brings with it romantic talks by the fire and cool moonlit evenings.  Festivals abound, and children’s faces light anew.  Still, what can be more “autumn” than enjoying a leisurely drive in the countryside watching the trees turn?  Okay, so maybe the leaves are dying, but why do they change, and [...]

Music fills our hearts with harmony.  It transmits tranquility and helps our minds confront (or overcome) challenges that periodically surface in our lives.  To some, music is a glimpse at Heaven.
Interestingly, medical experts have come to understand that music can have an impact on our health.  From children with autism to [...]

When a loved one becomes ill, it can temporarily affect the way we understand life.  Our thoughts may seem scattered and our ability to implement order sometimes becomes disrupted.  After the initial shock, though, we are usually better able to handle the situation.  The suggestions below are thoughts to ponder if [...]

Voting rights have undergone significant changes since America’s inception.  Early on, white males 21 and older were the only American citizens allowed to vote.  After the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments passed following the Civil War, voting privileges extended to African Americans.  Still, there were other restrictions in place that [...]