Inspiring Empathy
Oklahoma middle school teacher Karen Loewe engaged her students in an activity that profoundly changed the way they interact with one another. Karen had created a space where kids felt […]
Traversing the Holiday Landscape
The advice – back in the summer – for the upcoming holidays was to stock up early. The main culprit, courtesy of COVID-19 and its various variants, was supply-chain problems: […]
It’s Not Your Fault: Navigating Child Behavior
As human beings we often take things personally. The individual who gives us an extra glance or stares a bit longer at the store–we think it must be because of […]
It’s A Grand Life – What’s There to Eat?
My parents had some good friends that I will always remember and think of fondly. One family, in particular, we got together with often and our evening usually centered around […]
Howdy Neighbor: Navigating Neighbor Relationships
Opening my front door ever so slightly, I glance around, seeing if anyone is outside. The coast is clear. I run to my mailbox, my hair bouncing precariously at the […]
Beekeeper Projects, Winter Preparation
“Go to the bee, thou poet: consider her ways and be wise.” ~ George Bernard Shaw Sitting on the front porch stoop on a summer evening, you can see hundreds […]
Creating New Holiday Traditions
As creatures of habit, we find contentment in the repetition of traditions. Having something to look forward to offers us a sense of calm or excitement. As families grow older, things […]
Addiction, A Ride Without an Exit
I am sure you have heard this by now. The pandemic will make us one of three things, a chunk, a hunk, or a drunk. Whenever I share this, I […]
My Grace-Full Life: Distractions
For over four years, I’ve been writing every day for “My Grace-Full Life.” Until one day, I didn’t. I totally forgot. What on earth?! I’ve been late to post a […]
Veterans’ Day: Gulf War Group Offers Help
Veteran statistics: Twenty million American citizens are veterans. Twelve states are without veteran representation in Congress. Only 49 Congressional representatives have battle experience. From August 1990 to August 2021, the […]