Last year I decided to treat myself to monthly manicures. I look forward to these times of indulgence and to receiving such special care. My manicurist is now familiar with me...

“The position is yours, but you must accept it within two hours.” This was the message I received upon my return home, and it threw me into an awful conflict. I...

I have recently become a mother. While there is so much beauty in this journey, being a parent is hard work! Often the lack of sleep, endless chores, and new responsibilities...

Looking in the mirror as I brushed my hair, I saw gray hair mingled with the brown. I took a good look at my face as I put on my makeup....

In the agricultural industry, we use a variety of equipment that comes with an abundance of moving parts. It is inevitable that something is going to break down. This usually happens...

I was visiting a friend in a small village in Central Java. One rainy afternoon, my friend led me along muddy paths, dodging puddles, to an enormous banyan tree near a...

As my dermatologist examined my scalp, she made a surprising statement: “Hairdressers save lives, you know!” She explained, “It’s easier to see the scalp when your hair is wet. I’ve had...

I had always wanted to see the ancient archaeological site of Machu Picchu in Peru, and when a friend asked if I wanted to join him on a trip there, I...

We have been raising a few hens, and one day we discovered one very young chick was missing. We were deeply saddened by its disappearance. Despite our best efforts, we were...

Day after day, gypsy moth caterpillars chewed through the lush green leaves of the wilderness camp. Night after night, their droppings fell on our tents. Troubled, those of us on the...