A look at and conversation about the role of nurturers and the role of advocates in improving the lives of children and their parents On this Mother’s Day, which began … Continue reading Past Due

A Cat in the Hat learning library book that came out several years ago looked at wacky weather- odd or extreme- as events that can make us laugh and learn. … Continue reading El Nino Years

A look at our earliest women ministers, the communities they founded, and their lasting legacy.

Enough said.

A look this week after President’s Day at the key role George Washington played in promoting a new republic where there would be no sanction of religious bigotry. Where are … Continue reading Vine and Fig Tree

Aristotle considered bravery to be among the six major virtues or values. To act for the good in the face of personal and global  risk– past examples and present opportunities.

Anger- we feel it  for rational and irrational reasons, on a personal and global level. If we know how to handle our anger skillfully, it is an effective tool for … Continue reading All the Rage

The annual word of the year  line-up  of the selections by major dictionaries of the most sought after words and phrases  last year.  And  what they might tell us about  generational … Continue reading Word

Hanukkah begins at sunset tonight, often called the holiday of lights. Despite its complex and somewhat troubling place in Jewish history, it can always be celebrated as the holiday of freedom. … Continue reading Relighting Candles