Imagine Melania, from Sevnica in southeastern Slovenia, now in her own castle in a Fifth Avenue tower, where she is enshrined but forgotten, J.P. Devine writes.

Handling pain is one thing, but finding glory can be elusive, J.P. Devine writes.

With subpoenas flying back and forth from Moscow to Mar-a-Lago, history is in the making and Hollywood wants to get a jump on it, J.P. Devine writes.

From life choices to politics to the Oscars, everyone has their own ‘what if’ lists, J.P. Devine writes.

The recent passing of Al Joseph is a reminder of caroling, quiet devotion and a rich Lebanese heritage in Waterville, J.P. Devine writes.

Fake news can start from a frighteningly close adaptation of a true story to the plain absurd, J.P. Devine writes.

With all the attention focused on the border down south, have we forgotten to guard against ‘bad hombres’ from the north? J.P. Devine writes.

Looking wistfully at presidential images from years ago, memories emerge that could be dangerous, J.P. Devine writes.

A tumble to the icy ground sparks ruminations about writing clear and hard about what hurts, J.P. Devine writes.

News that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is closing after 146 years has stirred memories of fear, anxiety and magic, J.P. Devine writes.