According to the calendar, we are about three weeks into fall, but of course here in North Carolina that can be debatable each day....

Growing up, I never knew anyone who loved Jimmy Buffett more than my dad. All of the decor in his house was tropical, he faithfully...

How often do you let yourself get truly lost in a good book? This is one way that I measure my opinion of a book - how engrossed do I...

It's so easy for our days to feel hectic, disjointed, chaotic, overwhelming, and exhausting. We live in a world of hustle, endless...

Today is my 36th birthday! I absolutely love my birthday, and I always have! I have plenty of friends who hate their special day, or are...

My mom and I recently took a trip to one of my absolute favorite places in the whole world - Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard! I know most...

“You’re so bright!” I hear this comment at least a dozen times every week, from individuals across a variety of ages and settings. Now...

I am currently sitting in Madrid, Spain on a trip of a lifetime. One of my dearest friends from my time living in Chicago is getting...