If living in south Florida has taught me anything, it’s that August is a really hot month. Really, really hot. So when it comes to seeking refreshments, you won’t see me reaching for salty snacks. Munchies such as peanuts and … Continue reading →
On July 18, Ava Pennington posted a wonderful blog about teachable moments with children—how they are often spontaneous and can occur as a response to something a child sees. I recently had a teachable moment while playing a new game … Continue reading →
A hypocrite is someone whose character is inconsistent with his words and deeds. How fitting that the English word, hypocrite, comes from the Greek word for actor. After all, an actor is pretending to be someone he is not.
Continue reading →My four-year-old friend and I walked hand in hand. During our walk, he was equally riveted by an active ant hill and a hawk gliding above us. We could have focused on the hardworking ants or the free-flying hawk. Instead, … Continue reading →
The fireworks began a few days ago in my neighborhood. But I suspect the revelers were more interested in making lots of noise than in celebrating today’s anniversary of our nation’s independence. Independence. It’s in our country’s DNA. As American … Continue reading →
What comes to mind when you hear the word family? A loving home or a place of pain? Close-knit relationships or distant connections? Many of us are blessed with tender family memories. But some come from fractured families, leaving wounds … Continue reading →
