For years, a trip to Italy felt like a distant dream—something my husband and I thought about often but never quite believed could happen. The idea of wandering the streets of Rome, taking a cooking class in Umbria, or sipping wine in Tuscany was magical… but it remained just that—a dream. Then something shifted. I received an email from an alumni group I belong to that two members were renting a villa in Umbria for one month, and members were invited to join them. This was the nudge that we...

Spending time with my granddaughter, who is almost two and a half, is one of my greatest joys. She’s full of wonder and curiosity — her...

I recently helped my daughter with her community yard sale. As we sorted through boxes, I couldn’t help but smile at the mix of things —...