This is one of the happiest weeks of the year for a lot of Americans, which may be a serious problem, but I would like to be sympathetic to them, because this week is pretty high on my list of good weeks as well. It's...

Photo Credit: Washington Post Ukraine. A country most people don’t think about on a regular basis, but one that has a storied. Recently, however, Ukraine has been making headlines in the midst of escalating political turmoil, violence, and uncertainty. After a few news cycles, it is not...

I love the energy, rush, and excitement of big cities. I love the people, cultures, languages, and ideas that constantly buzz around a city. Recently, I went to Starbucks and in the first 5 minutes I heard no less than 4 languages, the last of...