Having reached a point in life where my years of adventure and romance seem well behind me, I often tell people that now I’m “in it” for the wisdom. This accounts for my interest in locating the best ...

It is a universal fact that the new year is a time of reflection on past events, present obligations, and future hopes and ...

This Sunday, the readings highlight the Judeo-Christian wisdom tradition found in Scripture. Wisdom literature takes many forms in the Bible. One form is as a set of “sayings,” aphorisms and proverbs, ...

A quote by William Wordsworth reminds us that wisdom is found in humility, not ambition. Wordsworth, born in England's Lake District, found inspiration in nature and ordinary people. His life and work ...

An ancient Greek philosopher of the Classical period, Plato is considered a fundamental piece of the Western philosophy puzzle. A student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle, Plato's thinking ...

As we prepare to enter a new year, St. Croix writer Winston Nugent explores these timeless lessons through a story of a ...

New Year's Eve sparkles with promise as the clock strikes 12 at midnight, and suddenly, the slate feels clean. It's the ...

Organized into five sections, Enduring Wisdom: Sayings from Native Americans, ed. by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, illus. by Synthia Saint James, presents quotes from various North American tribes. A ...

WILLMAR — Life can be complicated and challenging and sometimes you need a little life advice to make sense of it all. Luckily, Grandpa Don, also known as Donald Wulf, has brought together literally a ...

If you’re a gardener, chances are you’ve been the recipient of items handed down or passed along to you. Whether from a grandparent, friend or neighbor; seeds, transplants and recipes readily make the ...