As I write these words, our nation is commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I suspect that Dr. King would be surprised...
A reader asks: I've just come back to college after decades. Do you have any advice?
Dear Kelly,
The year 2020 has definitely been rough, and I am completely devoted to ensuring that 2021 is better. What advice would you give...
Dec. 21 was a remarkable day of contrasts. Two distinctive, and somewhat opposite, celestial events happened within the same 24-hour period. Did you notice?
At 5:02 a.m....
A reader asks: I wish I could skip my public speaking class, but since I can't, what advice could you give me to help me succeed?
As the holidays draw near, so do the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn. I don’t mean this in the sense that they are getting...
A reader asks: How can I stay motivated in classes that I have no interest in?
In his book, "The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert and Mountain Spirituality," Belden Lane describes an incredible adventure — the search to catch a...
American politics, and especially elections, have always fascinated me. I did my first research paper in fifth grade about Jimmy Carter’s potential to rise...
A reader asks: My roommate and I got into a fight over politics. Is there any way I can salvage this relationship without compromising my beliefs?
