Opinion



We Americans are far too sweet!

“Sugar in the morning, sugar in the evening, sugar at suppertime …” – McGuire Sisters, 1958 I imagine that when the McGuire Sisters recorded this tune many years ago (gosh,…


Summer of fun

As a teacher, this is the time of year you think about constantly. These are the days you dream about and long for during the grind of the busy school…


Finding joy in the quiet

To be quiet … not to be distracted by the noise of the day. It’s not just about silence. Joy can be found in the quiet if we are deliberate…





Unexpected blooms

Long time readers know that I’m mostly a cheerful, positive person. But the past couple of weeks have thrown some sadness my way, to where I haven’t felt like being…