Allies for a New Generation of Conscience

This semester I’ve been taking the time to listen to my students’ stories, the ones they never tell. I’ve been … More

“To Rich Givers” by Walt Whitman

  What you give me I cheerfully accept, A little sustenance, a hut and garden, a little money, as I … More

Looking Out Toward the Gray-Headed Years

  At the gym during a Zumba class some time ago, I made a reference to Jane Fonda—“Remember her workout … More

Making Peace with Gophers: How Personal Transformation Can Transform a Garden

    In May 2015 I went to a Mindfulness Meditation retreat in the tradition of Community of Mindful Living, … More

The Long Walk Down Valentine Road: Documentary Review on DVD

  Sometimes a film is homework. The 2013 documentary, Valentine Road is not for the faint-hearted. Then again, perhaps it … More

Believing in People: Practical Practice in Supporting Each Other

    I’d like to think that as a teacher, it’s my job to believe in people, especially when they … More

A Video Worth Watching

  Every parent wants something special for his or her child. For the father in the movie A Better Life, … More

Four Great Reasons to Get a Game Night Going

    While I make time to play with children as often as possible, I also love to play games … More

Children and Board Games Go Together

These days, video games are all the rage with young people. They’re everywhere and really fun. They’re exciting because they … More

Laugh for Life: The Benefits of a Good Guffaw

  “A vegan and a Big Mac walk into a bar…”   I don’t know the punch line for that … More