"One year I was given some garden seeds that I had no use for," she says. Rather than letting them go to waste, Dawn-Maria re ...

The town’s historic Diamond sits at the heart of Ligonier, a perfectly maintained town square that serves as both geographical center and community living room.

My best conversations are with my friend Rich. He doesn’t have extraordinary speaking talents or the ability to tell side-splitting jokes. It’s just that after talking with Rich, I somehow feel ...

Not every conversation is collaborative. Some people don’t want to negotiate—they want to dominate. In these cases, emotional appeals and problem‑solving frameworks often fail. For years, many people ...

Morley Library, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, will host presenter Julie Koenig for a discussion of British royal traditions such as the King’s Speech, Christmas at Sandringham, tree trimming, and royal gift ...

Veterans Day brings a special opportunity to connect with those who have served, but one Charlotte County veteran suggests a different approach. Instead of saying, “Thank you for your service,” Rick ...

Charlotte Cripps’s column on her daughter’s growing “Americanese” – from saying “elevator” to “candy” – sparked a lively debate among Independent readers about the spread of Americanisms in British ...

Joel Gray does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

As British soldiers marched across the colonies in displays of force, George Washington was busy playing “4D chess.” At the height of the Revolution, Washington led a secret spy network called the ...

The UC Santa Cruz Emeriti Association proudly presents its Fall Emeriti Lecture on October 28, 2025, featuring UCSC Professor Emerita Diane Gifford-Gonzalez. An internationally recognized authority in ...

Veterans share a unique bond through their service, a connection built on experiences few others can fully understand. While many thrive in civilian life, some may carry memories and challenges that ...