Amy Hill

In light of Valentine’s Day, and in honor of my cat Phoebe currently curled up on my feet as I am writing this article, I thought it was only appropriate

As the proud owner of a fluffy Maine Coon and a lover of hiking and all things nature, I have a soft spot for any kind of cat – even

I used to think 20-somethings complaining about not being taken seriously at work or by others due to their young age was all talk. I assumed that their perceived lack

Many 33-year-old women have husbands, children and/or career-related passions that give them a sense of identity. When wrapped up in parenting or throwing oneself into a stressful, all-consuming career, there

We’ve all heard horror stories about whales. From SeaWorld deaths to capsized boats in open waters, it’s understandable to be equally awed and intimidated by some of the world’s largest

For those of you following along over the last few months, the good news is that my move to the Wilmington area has been quite a success. I’ve been able

One of Costa Rica’s largest tourism draws is its diverse wildlife population. In North Carolina, seeing a cow in a pasture or a squirrel running up a tree trunk is

October, also referred to as “Sharktober” for beachgoers on the west coast and Hawaiian Islands, is the perfect time to illuminate just how many other ocean animals can pose a

When I was writing the September article for this column on taking risks and making big changes in late July, I didn’t know that, a few weeks after writing and