Kids are heading back to school here in Gainesville, FL. It’s part of the annual rhythm of life for school-aged children and their parents. But here’s a little pop quiz: why does learning have to be limited to the young? For many of us, once we’re done with high...
The 2026 World Cup (soccer) just wrapped up. Aside from the sheer athleticism and drama of the Beautiful Game, many of us have enjoyed watching visitors from Europe experiencing Southern hospitality and other aspects of American culture, including the ubiquity of air...
If you needed an excuse to enjoy a square of dark chocolate today, you’ve come to the right place. For years, researchers have been studying whether chocolate (especially dark chocolate) might do more than satisfy a sweet tooth. Could it actually help keep our...
Watching a parent or family member struggle with memory loss is one of the hardest things you will ever face. You want them to be safe, but you also want them to keep their dignity and their independence. I understand that pull from both sides, because my wife Terri...
When my wife Terri and I first welcomed my mom back home after a hospital stay, we learned something profound: the people who care for our parents matter more than almost anything else. We valued the help our mothers received, but we kept thinking the same thought...