The AC in my house broke this week. It’s July in Atlanta, and the temperature hit 100 degrees. While waiting for the repair, I thought back to one of the first classes I took as...

This weekend, as we speak, I’m headed to the beach with my family for our summer vacation. And in that spirit, I’ve been digging into beach reads. The one I picked up is The Gold Coast...

As a dedicated runner, you love hitting the pavement and soaking up the sun during your summer runs. The warm rays on your skin feel invigorating, and you may even think you're getting a healthy...

There are a lot of great museums in Atlanta. One of my favorites — and a lesser-known one — is the Carlos Museum at Emory University. It’s tucked inside the campus and full of Egyptian,...

As a Masters Runner, you know the importance of maintaining your health, energy levels, and immunity to keep up with your active lifestyle. One key element that can make a significant difference in your daily...

I’ve always thought writers were meticulous planners. The kind who map out every chapter, every scene, every twist before they ever put pen to page. Then I read On Writing by Stephen King. King doesn’t...

Do you remember American marathoner Ryan Hall? He’s still one of my favorite runners. He once held the American record in the half marathon — a blistering 59:43 — and remains the fastest American marathoner...

Did you know that under general anesthesia, your muscles become so relaxed that a doctor can bend your leg straight over your head — like a gymnast? That “tight hamstring” vanishes. No tension. No resistance....

A few months ago, we rescued a dog from the shelter. It was a kill shelter, and she was on her last day. Roxy is her name. Kisses, cuddling, and bouncing are her game! We...

The French Open ended this past week with Carlos Alcaraz winning a stunning five-set final. If you watched any of the tournament on the red clay of Roland Garros, you likely saw a quotation etched...

I’ll never forget how to spell the word oophagous. The Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up last week. I don’t watch it every year, but I always check the winner and the final word (éclaircissement,...

Years ago, I was watching The West Wing and saw something I couldn’t unsee: a map of the world different and turned upside down. It’s called the Gall-Peters Projection map. The familiar Mercator map we...

One of my first job interviews as a chemical engineering student was with Frito-Lay. It was a dream role at the time: process engineer, working in one of their plants making potato chips. I made...

It’s high school graduation season here in Georgia, and it got me thinking back to when I graduated. A long time ago now—sigh. I was the valedictorian of my class at Warner Robins High School....

This happened to me recently. I was sitting in my car, parked in a lot, waiting for someone. I wasn’t moving—just sitting there, engine off, taking a breath. Then the car next to me started...