When I think back on my childhood summer days, even with all the television shows we loved back then, the moments I remember most happened outside in our backyard. I remember all the cookouts we had. Before the food was even finished cooking, our backyard would already be filled with family and friends. Uncle Eric…

I’ve always believed there are certain places that invite people to slow down. A quiet reading corner.A porch at sunset.A classroom filled with learning and imagination.A window seat with a cozy blanket as you read and settle into a moment of peace. For me, words have always been connected to light. They comfort.They teach.They reveal.They…