Entries by Ben Raskin
Yura Min: Skating for More than Herself
Ice dancing is a unique sport. Who would have thought to stick a knife to the bottom of a boot and slide across the ice to fancy music? It’s beautiful. There’s grace in ice dancing. And when performed at the highest level, it’s nothing short of a moveable feast. It’s a sport that has amazed […]
Fall in Love with Autumn Vegetables
Each summer I anxiously await the beautiful red tomatoes to ripen on the vine. That first deliciously juicy bite is something I look forward to all year. Such tasty garden goodness doesn’t have to end once the leaves begin to turn, autumn can still produce amazing vegetables. And it doesn’t matter if you head to […]
A Life in Harmony with Kevin Guest
Two Minutes to Showtime Standing off stage felt different this time. The nerves were there but not the panic. The last time Kevin Guest took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry was a blur. His hands were sweating, his voice dry, and his head filled with self-doubt. Why would some amateur from Kalispell, Montana […]