Each time I’ve watched Wonder—the movie based on R.J. Palacio’s award-winning novel—I’ve been ambushed by this oh-so-moving story about a young boy named Auggie. Tears stream every time—and...
Right now, it seems everyone is on edge and short-fused. Leaders encounter feisty clients and coworkers during normal seasons, but in the midst of the pandemic, prickly people...
In the fall of second grade, I proudly submitted a carefully crafted biography of my mom, composed on classic, dotted-line paper. This was a special writing project, to...
After five tedious hours of sanding and three coats of poly-finish, the vintage-1920’s, solid oak chair was restored. I laid my brush atop the can of urethane and...
Grandma smiled at Zach and Maggie. “So, here’s the letter to my grandparents when they were missionaries in the Congo. I’ll read it for you.” She began slowly...
In recent days, humorous memes of Sen. Bernie Sanders and his mittens have brought us extra laughter on social media. We all need a little mirth amidst so...
In the heart of the Christmas season, we usually consider questions of planning for the coming new year, both at the office and at home. But during this...
We have experienced a rough-and-tumble political season with raucous debates, feisty accusations, and precipitous partisan politics. Once the final votes are counted and the dust settles, how do...
One of my neighbors vocalized his desire to place two political signs in his yard. However, he expressed his deep dilemma. One of his chosen candidates is a...
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