A Candle in the Dark: Creation in a time of Destruction
August 19, 2017Hello! Can we be real? Really real? It can be tempting in a time of seeming destruction to wonder at the possibilities of creation. I…
Category: Extras
Light from Darkness
December 22, 2016Hello!December is such a magical time. There are special foods, beautiful decorations, and the thrill of giving in the air. There is peace and hope,…
In high school, one of our readings was “Black Men and Public Spaces” by Doctor Brent Staples, Author and Editorial Writer for The New York…
Shakespeare!
April 23, 2016Hello!Today is Shakespeare day! 400 years ago today, Shakespeare departed the stage of earth, “Parting is such sweet sorrow” (Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scene…
Exploring Ireland this St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2016Hello!Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I am American and for over eight years, I’ve had the lovely privilege of living in Ireland. Why do I live…
Happy New Year!
December 31, 2015Hello!Tonight we become time travelers and journey from 2015 into an exciting new year: 2016! As the new year approaches, I think over the past…
The Vital Lesson that Trees Teach us when they shed their leaves
October 8, 2015Do you know why trees shed their leaves in autumn? Preservation. Life. How many times have we heard that autumn means that trees die in…
Healthy Lunch in Less than 5 minutes…
January 23, 2015Hello! I’ve mentioned before how authors are stereotypically shown as not taking care of themselves, forgetting to eat, or when they do- eating poorly- as…