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Feb.01.2013 Alex George, author of A Good American, writes about A Life Lived Elsewhere One of my favorite books of the year has got to be Alex George's A Good American, now in paperback. It pulses with life as it follows an immigrant family through decades of fascinating history, and it's captured all of the best adjectives: moving, funny, unforgettable. Plus, Alex is one of the...	Sep.29.2010 Money Magazine Best Places to Live highlights small town life It's time for this year's Money Magazine "Best Places to Live," and the fact small towns dominate the list of 100 cities should come as no surprise. Overcrowding in America's modern metropolises presents a wide array of safety and logistical problems for families, not to mention...
Mar.14.2009 " And So My Time Is Up?" "And So My Time Is Up?" Being in the right place at the right time can be a blessing. Seeing a situation, lending a helping hand or just witnessing an event that will be historic can leave an everlasting impression on the mind. In this short story, our mortal encounters a set of...	Oct.22.2008 Maestro Soriano, Alfa, Beto and Gabo Two donkeys make all the difference when it comes to good reading. In the October 20 issue of the New York Times, Simon Romero writes a story about a Columbian primary school teacher named Luis Soriano. With the aid of two donkeys, Maestro Soriano delivers books to the small villages in the area...