As a child, I looked at the universe with amazement. I couldn’t fathom its beauty. It was the lush green grass between my toes, the river water splashing on my face and the warm sun beating down on my...

Class is over for Julia Adkins by 5 p.m. on most days, Monday through Thursday. That means, if she hurries, she’ll be home by 5:30 p.m. When she comes in, she drops her book bag at the door and tries...