NORFOLK, Va. — Have you ever noticed how the world seems unusually quiet after a fresh snowfall? It’s as if nature has wrapped everything in a soft, muffled blanket, creating a moment of stillness and ...

In a world of constant noise, stress, and endless to-do lists, finding a moment of true calm can feel like a luxury. You’ve heard about meditation, but maybe sitting in silence and attempting to find ...

I moved a little bit inland, away from the Maine coast, because I got tired of the ocean’s moderating effect; we would have rain along the coast, but not so many miles inland there would be feet of ...