Recently, my brother-in-law arranged a scotch tasting directed by a friend of his who’s a connoisseur. We tasted scotches (only tiny sips!) from small batches and independent bottlers. The scotches had strong and unique aromas and tastes, including “lemon butter” and “used bookstore.” They were much more pleasant than that sounds, of course. My ... more

Back to school is right around the corner for many families. My children are in elementary school or college, so between supplies shopping and reviewing everything they learned in school last year, our house is in a frenzy. Which has made me start thinking about my schooling and professional development. What have I learned lately? What skills do I need ... more