Permission to Take a Break
I’m driving by news vans and reporters, and in the midst of more frenzy, this town feels so tired. My students slump over their
November 17, 2011
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A Challenge
I’m listening to the Director of Operations for the International Justice Mission in Southeast Asia. He makes three statements that can reshape my purpose in
July 26, 2011
You Can Go Where Others Cannot
Today my daughter announces that she hates being so short. “Everyone else my age is taller than I am!” I want to deny it. I
July 20, 2011
On Watching the News of the Tsunami in Japan
As I grade papers today, I want to ignore the background buzz and flicker of a news channel showing footage of the earthquake and tsunami
March 11, 2011
The Detail that Changes Everything
In class today, we read the description of the town of Maycomb in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. As we imagine that beautiful Southern
November 15, 2010
What Can Warm You
A Woodpile This time of year in Pennsylvania, I can see woodpiles in the side yards of homes. Folks use wood burning stoves or fireplaces
November 8, 2010
The Ache You Need
My little one’s molar has been hurting her for months. She’s already had a root canal (we definitely needed to invoke the Bad Day Mantra
October 1, 2010
The Bad Day Mantra
As far as bad days go for a five year old, this one ranks high. While at her yearly check-up, she discovered she might need
May 24, 2010