The naturally adventurous inspire the rest of the world to dream and be. As part of the latter category, I love to soak up the zeal I find in those who are of the former. Jacques Pepin is one such an adventurist in whom I found much zeal. His life…
A few years ago, I stumbled upon an all-absorbing NPR interview. Featured was Ishmael Beah, a former child soldier from Sierra Leone. Now in his mid-20s, he was telling his story on NPR and around the world. He spoke of his home and his people, giving them shape and form…
Do you judge a book by its title? I do. (And often by its cover too, I dare admit.) Titles that carry dual meanings or veiled references always catch my eye. I love quirky, unexpected titles—as well as those that are pithy (likely because I tend to be anything but)….
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