Ready or not, summer is here! And for this Chicagoan, summer means finally opening the windows and letting in the siren call of the ice cream truck’s song. It means longer, brighter days and ...

Retirement. For many, it’s a time of freedom, where responsibilities lessen, and personal fulfillment takes over. People often describe the golden years as a time of reflection, new beginnings, and ...

So many Halloween activities, so little time. Whether they're yearly traditions or new things you're dying to try, a Halloween bucket list is just the ticket to map out the next few months and fill ...

This is a first for me – I don’t usually make bucket lists but I was influenced and inspired by my friends who do (looking at you, Amy!). I’m hoping to live my best Christmas season and not let the ...

“Last Watch” — I painted this in the months after my father passed away. I spent three days and three nights by his side—watching, waiting, remembering. In those quiet hours, I thought about the life ...

Whether it’s taking a trip to Disneyland or sharing a meal with a loved one, fulfilling a “bucket list” wish near the end of ...

Ahh, fall. For some, the changing leaves, the crisp air, and the smell of pumpkin everywhere is all that they need to feel happy. For others, fall is merely a backdrop to the main event: spooky season ...

Whether it's taking a trip to Disneyland or sharing a meal with a loved one, fulfilling a "bucket list" wish near the end of ...