They say you’re supposed to write what you know, after all—so use your observational notebook to ensure you know what a windy day does to a flaky pastry, or what a hot cup of coffee does to ...

It wasn’t just an ordinary notebook — it was a brand-new notebook, and it took me a while to understand my appreciation for it.

Dear Annie: I’m writing in regards to “Heartbroken Cancer Survivor,” who has short-term memory loss from chemo treatments and feels she annoys her family when she repeats questions and ...