One of my favorite things about summer is the summer reading programs. Free books and other goodies await those who take those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer and lose themselves in the pages of a good book. Unfortunately, most summer reading programs are only for children. A few local libraries have rolled out adult versions over the last few years, so check your area and see if you've got one. Otherwise, make up your own! Yes, the book or reward won't be free, but the chal

When I was in high school, I had dreams of becoming a recording artist. I loved singing, loved the idea of writing songs, and the life of a singer looked so glamorous. Side note: I have friends in the music industry now and I can tell you that it isn't half as glamorous as I thought 16 year old me thought it would be, so there's that. Anyway, I would record cassette tapes (remember those) and make up songs and practice my interview skills in the shower. It was fabulously ente