There's a particular energy in the air this week that I notice every year without fail — the move-in-day chaos, the dorm shopping lists, the slightly frantic energy of people herding overstuffed cars toward campuses. This time of year used to look very different for me than it does now, and for a long time I genuinely didn't know what to do with myself once September rolled around. Here's what I do know: I found the thing that filled it in, almost by accident, and it turned o

We started with no itinerary -- just "East, and see what happens." It might have been our best plan yet.

Catch the Celestial Fireworks near you!

Salt-air magic, shingle-style architecture and coastal romance

Balancing brilliantly distinct personalities on the road to the US Open

By midnight, I had a master plan. I was going to transform our backyard into a lush, vibrant oasis.

England's Aaron Rai plays his final 10 holes in a jaw-dropping 6-under par to lift the Wanamaker Trophy.

While the world’s best golfers are preparing to battle the "monster" greens of Donald Ross’s legendary course, I’m mentally preparing for a different kind of weekend.