Hello, Reader, my fellow word lover, We’ve all heard the saying, “If you’re the smartest person in the room, it’s time to find a different room.” If you know me, you’ve likely heard me say it more than once—it’s one of my mantras. When I start feeling too wise for my own good (or, as I like to joke, putting the “ass” in “wiseass”), I grab my metaphorical backpack and seek out new adventures. After all, who wants to be the smartest one when there’s so much more to learn? One of the smarter...

Hello Reader, Young Padawan, Thanks to the magic of scheduling emails, when you read this, I’ll be soaking up the sun on the sandy beaches of Aruba with a good book in hand! I mean, is there any better way to kick off National Reading Month? I’d love to hear what you’re diving into these days. Recently, I’ve enjoyed The Midnight Library, a tremendous feat of the imagination that depicts a breathtaking version of the afterlife. I’ve also enjoyed The Art Forger and The Lioness of Boston. The...

Hey there, March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday, and in my world, that means it’s also a day to remember my late mother, who—without fail—dressed as the Cat in the Hat on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Listen, we all have our hobbies. This was hers. And she wore that striped hat with gusto. Dr. Seuss gave us plenty of whimsical rhymes and wacky characters, but he also imparted lessons in empathy. "Horton Hears a Who" reminds us that a person’s a person, no matter how small. "The Sneetches" tells us that...