Believe it or not, there is someone out there who does not like the season of spring!! The Russian poet and playwright Alexander Pushkin had such an aversion to the season he felt a need to voice his displeasure: Now is my time: I bear no love for spring. The floods,...

It’s rare for St. Patrick’s Day to fall on a Sunday, so we are going to make the most of it at Northwest with a service devoted to all things Irish.   Having never been to the Emerald Isle, I’m a bit out of my depth.  So, I’ve been spending some time this week delving...

I have a new companion that accompanies me in my car every single day. Her job is to evaluate my driving. She doesn't say anything but quietly takes notes on everything I do, from how hard I apply my brakes to how fast I am going, to how distracted I am, and how...