A little magical thinking can go a long way. I’m a sucker for instant gratification. But frankly, some of my just-for-now purchases—those things I bought to scratch the itch until I could swing the ...

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The small room at the back of Julbeans Coffee and Crepes was quiet at different points on Feb. 4 as eight learners concentrated on cutting and icing heart-shaped cakes. The group gathered at the ...

In my final two columns of the year, I traditionally share highlights from the past 12 months. Last week's column featured lessons from the first half of 2018. Here's what I learned in the second half ...