There’s no single right answer to where to spend Christmas — and that’s exactly what makes the holidays such a joy to explore. Over the years, I’ve traded snow boots for sandals, swapped fireplaces for fireworks, and learned that Christmas magic shows up wherever you are — from the cobblestone …
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Christmas in Mexico – The Season of Mérida
Not feeling the snow and the cold this season? Thinking of escaping the northern weather and landing somewhere warm for the holidays? Let me tell you why spending Christmas in Mexico, in particular, Mérida, Yucatán was one of the best decisions I made. One December (and into early January) I …
The Decline of Manners: Why “Thank You” Still Matters
As I walked toward the bathroom, she’d yell, “Don’t forget to wash your hands!” It often felt like my grandmother’s purpose in life was making sure her grandchildren didn’t leave any evidence behind after using the bathroom. My brothers—six and nine years younger—learned how to beat the system. …
