Irish dogs—we’re talking about canines—are here to help us celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and all things Irish. While most dog lovers are familiar with the energetic,... Read more >>

I started wearing makeup when I was sixteen. When I was fourteen, my mother told me that if I started a routine in which I washed my face every night, then when I was sixteen I could start wearing... Read more >>

Volunteering is not only good for the soul and spirit, but also for your health! According to Volunteering in America, volunteering makes people healthier. Some physicians even claim that those who... Read more >>

You’re not likely to find a traditional Irish breakfast on many menus in the United States. Although some traditional American breakfasts (like Denny’s Smoked Sausage Slam) offer the... Read more >>

“At the Crossroads of Life did he stand, upon the very spot where North met South, where East became West ... But there was confusion within his heart as to the direction he should... Read more >>

Let’s talk about St. Tropez. We worried on our way there for a single night (just after leaving Beaucastel and the Rhone) that we might not be able to effectively “do” the town in... Read more >>

Every year when I was growing up, my father gave my sisters and me green carnations on St. Patrick’s Day. I remember they were always waiting there, ready to be pinned to our plaid uniforms,... Read more >>

Very few places on the planet conjure up an image by mere mention of the name. Beverly Hills = mansions and movie stars. San Francisco = the Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars. Paris = the Eiffel... Read more >>

In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday, one that is often spent going to Mass or taking part in a small neighborhood parade. However, because the holiday occurs during Lent, it is... Read more >>