Being vs. Doing

This past weekend Americans celebrated Labor Day. Traditionally this holiday signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Officially, however, the first Monday in September is reserved to honor the achievements of American workers. Labor Day focuses on...

The Elusive Search for Beauty

“Wow, your eyes look awesome; what kind of mascara is that?” I asked my nephew’s girlfriend. I was visiting my sister in Dallas, and we were both transfixed by the young woman’s eyes. “I can’t remember the name of it,” she mused, “but I bought it at the drugstore....