My four-year-old grandson Ben hung out with his grandpa Harry and me during the Thanksgiving holiday. We were in Virginia. While in Newport News with family, Ben asked me where are my parents? I... Read more >>

Many of us probably remember when, as children, we believed monsters were lurking in the darkness of our closet, or lay hidden under our bed, patiently waiting to seize us as soon as our parents left... Read more >>

My six-year-old granddaughter accompanied me to work one recent morning. This bright and bubbly child who most always responds to the warning of consequences to poor choices and bad behavior with,... Read more >>

High school is a black hole. It sucks the life out of me every single day. There’s so much to stress about—homework, exams, SATs, grades, friends and the opinions of others. There’s... Read more >>

Sometimes there’s a fine line between art and vandalism. Blurring that line is Raleigh, North Carolina-based ULiveandYouBurn (nickname used to protect his identity). Part Urban Explorer,... Read more >>