Perfect mornings, like perfect everythings, are few and far between. But about three weeks ago, I had one. Or at least I had the START of one. It began as it always does, with reveille sounded by Kitzel the Kat. But that morning, maybe deciding she could wait a bit before her b’fast, she ...

I love November. Hear me out. I don’t love that it signals the end of Daylight Saving Time. I don’t love that the vibrant fall foliage is replaced by grayscale. My love is not due to the inconsistent temperatures, too cold for lake swimming, not cold enough for winter sports. I love ...

On a recent trip to North Carolina, I locked us out of our van — in Pennsylvania, while it was running — outside a coffee shop, at 6:30 a.m. - Snackflation - Up bright and early, we wanted to grab snacks and coffee and hit the dusty trail. Kris found me in a silent standoff with ...

Last summer, National Public Radio asked its audience, “What books shaped you in high school?” More than 1100 listeners responded. “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “1984” were the most frequently mentioned titles, followed by “Catcher in the Rye,” “Fahrenheit 451,” and “The ...