WASHINGTON For many high school seniors, fall means deciding where to apply for college and maybe visiting a guidance counselor. Data crunchers hope to help. The popularity of social media sites and advancements in the ability to analyze the vast amounts of data we put online give members of the class of 2015 more tools […]

At this time of year I eat one of the “three B’s” from my garden every day: broccoli, Brussels sprouts or kale. All right, don’t get on my case. I know kale doesn’t start with a “B”. But it’s a brassica, the family that contains those other two, plus cabbage, rutabagas, cauliflower, kohlrabi and more. […]

I ruined my oldest son’s experiences with Halloween. I regret that. But maybe by sharing my story, I can help you not to ruin your child’s experience. Parenting is scary stuff, and our society is full of fear. I drank that Kool-aid once. I believed my son might be kidnapped while trick-or-treating or that a […]

The weather is cooling down, the days are getting shorter, and it’s the perfect time of year to make homemade chicken soup. This recipe combines chicken broth and savory poultry seasonings with chicken thighs, chicken sausage, kale, vegetables and lots of garlic and rosemary. It’s packed with flavor and fresh, healthy ingredients, making it a […]