The morning rush hour in Addis Ababa is beyond alive. People are lined up for blocks to catch the city bus to work. Drivers wheeling overcrowded “blue donkey” taxis hustle to move people from the hubs of Kazanches and Mexico …
If You Do These 10 Things, You’re Winning at Fatherhood
Loving a child is not particularly hard. One look at that bobble head and beer belly and we’re sold. Throw in a smile and we’re forever smitten. But babies grow up. We believe that parenting will get easier. But it …
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To Make Dad Feel Loved on Father’s Day, Observe How he Loves
Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Valentines Day. These “Hallmark holidays,” deliberately designed to push greeting cards in America are now a social norm. When these days roll around, dads, moms, and those “in a relationship,” appreciate (dare I say, expect) some …
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Playing it Safe: 8 Basic Things All Smart Travelers Do
We all expect good things to happen when we travel for vacation or business. We will close the deal. We will sleep in. We will drink unlimited adult beverages. But sometimes bad things happen. I have the stories to prove …
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Hike Like a Girl 2018 | Scenes from Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland
Patapsco Valley State Park in May is a treat for the eyes and ears. These photos of my May 5th, Hike Like a Girl adventure feature the park’s McKeldin area, a popular place for nature lovers, bikers, hikers, horseback riders, …
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If You Don’t Carry a Tiny Notebook When You Travel, Get One
In a world with no shortage of Instagram-worthy photos of people jumping off of cliffs or riding elephants on holiday, putting memories into writing seems far less exciting. Catchy photos get more “likes” than essays, which tend to be overlooked …
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One Trip To India Turned Me Into a Street Photographer
Inspired by the colorful people of India, guest writer Jenna Hurley shares how she discovered the joy of street photography. Her candid photos of everyday life in Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Ranthambore, and Jaipu show us that India’s beauty is more than …
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Earth Day All Year | 10 Children’s Books That Parents Will Want to Read, Too
Earth Day may have come and gone, but these books for young readers, selected for their entertainment value, vivid illustrations, or interesting story-line will tune kids into environment all year long. Parents may also learn a thing or two along …
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Why America’s Public Libraries Will Never Die
Daedalus Books and Music helped us build a respectable home library for our toddlers. It specialized in selling leftovers — unsold copies sold by the publisher at discounted prices. We would spend a couple of hours on Saturday browsing the …
Who Has the Body? How the Black Funeral Home Ensures our Dignity in Death
Just like the good memories we celebrate, we can also find inspiration in loss and tragedy. Guest writer, Brittany Jones, Esq reminds us of the special role that Black funeral homes play in maintaining our dignity in death as she …
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