There’s a certain element of freedom that exists in exploring a topic in a good academic atmosphere.  The experience of engaging students, and keeping them engaged, in the topic at hand is at once exhilarating and challenging.  This is especially true when you’re discussing with them the real applicability of what they learn to their […]

Four and a half hours seems like a long time to a kid.  Especially when those hours are spent crammed in the back seat of the car with your brother.  Growing up, my parents didn’t really take us on “vacations,” per se; they were more just trips back to Pittsburgh to see family and hang […]

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” ~ Native American Proverb   This year, on Earth Day, we can’t help but reflect on our trip to Joshua Tree last June. Part of what spurred our desire to see this uniquely beautiful landscape was the fact that many […]

It was several years ago, and our holiday season had been packed.  We had been so busy every week, traveled so much, and had so many sessions and weddings that year that Rachel and I thought to ourselves, “Why does the New Year have to start for us in January?” I mean sure, January has […]

I can still recall parts of his online profile description: “I am very dedicated and passionate about anything and everything I do. I want somebody who can be open with me and accept me for who I am, who is independent, and passionate about their interests, and knows how to have a good time. I […]