"Real love comes over time. It comes from all the things you share throughout your life." In 1971, Vincenzo Pandolfi was at a restaurant in Italy when a casual suggestion from his dad changed the path ...

Dr. Pipher is a clinical psychologist and writer in Lincoln, Neb., and the author, most recently, of “A Life in Light: Meditations on Impermanence.” This essay was originally published in December ...

First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. “What is the story of your piano?” a new friend asked when invited over for ...