What you give me I cheerfully accept, A little sustenance, a hut and garden, a little money, as I…
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…
Why Should Black Lives Matter? by Ed Stewart
On my way home after church a few weeks ago, I stopped for a snack at the Arizmendi Bakery on…
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,…
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…
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…
A Video Worth Watching
Every parent wants something special for his or her child. For the father in the movie A Better Life,…
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…
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…
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…
Karma Compass 