Nearly one year ago,  on my golden birthday , I woke up to the Pacific Ocean. I was taken aback by how familiar that body of water has becom...

Six months ago, I took my last 501 work trip to Corpus Christi (and later, Austin). I spent the first humid morning exploring by foot. I re...

For the first time since 2011 , I'll be home for Thanksgiving. Dare I say I'm nervous? I'd considered a staycation in L.A., serv...