Our homes are living journals, open to be read by people invited across the threshold. Enjoy a snippet of one of my favorite spots in ours!

The Audubon Zoo called and we answered!

Is there anything quite as perfect on a Sunday as a Bloody Mary? Here's one I love to make when trying to save my precious Zing Zang mix!

This year my family leveled up with the most on point Mother's Day gift: a virtual outdoor detective adventure as we try to catch a killer!

Busy bee? Yep, that's me! Mahjong's been on a slight hold, but with Monday morning onigiri making and weekly outings to less occupied...

One of the great joys in living in Japan is being able to observe their holidays and festivals-and there are a lot. Some are a little...

There are many gifts in being an expat. In Japan, our family's experience has been one of encouragement; to enjoy the food and drink,...

Can you have enough good luck? Would you participate in a local, traditional pilgrimage if it meant you might be extra blessed? Maybe...

I do love a good goal. Last January I made a list of 20 things I wanted to accomplish in 2020. Well, we all know how last year went....

Southerners have pretty standard traditions when it comes to ushering in the new year. Black-eyed peas, greens, pork chops, grits,...