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One of the more fascinating phenomenas we’ve witnessed as of late — and remember, “fascinating” doesn’t necessarily equate to good — is this quiet recognition of the benefits of having an enemy. Having an enemy gives us something to fight against. It inflames our passions… makes us rise up… calls
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Many have increasingly serious concerns about the future of this country, especially with leadership continually prompting questions of competency, compassion, morality or radical ideology. In my search to find an effort that is more good and right and true, I have landed in "No Labels," a respectful, bipartisan,
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I’ll admit. I’m a little bit jealous. In a good way, if that makes sense. Just watching from afar. And as hard as it no doubt is for many, something embedded within is so good and right and true. Maybe it’s because of how respected author and
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So many events unfolded while this semi-humble blogger was on respite… so many currents events that attracted a little more of my attention… from various legislative priorities, to the death of those such as the iconic Olivia Newton John (“Grease” is still the word), to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’
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Once again, we have concluded our annual, superb Guest Writer Series. Thank you first to our articulate writers for sharing their experience and expertise. Thank you, also, to each of you, for reading and pondering their perspective. Remember that we never suggest here that we must all agree. In fact,
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Meet my son, Josh. Josh, tell our readers a little bit about yourself… “Well, for one thing, I boss up every day and all day.” Help us a little. What does “boss up” mean? “It means stand up for yourself and own it.” Is that a good thing? And if
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There is one word which seems to be part of any news report: “SHORTAGE.” What then follows is a list of commodities usually followed by a list of possible causes. These shortages over which we have no control cause inconvenience, frustration, and sometimes actual harm. However, there is one shortage
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It’s me again — the Word Nerd! This Guest Writer is back again. This time my word ponder is the mysterious, yet often used-without-our-thinking-about-it-too-much word. Perception. Have you ever stopped to contemplate or reflect on the word “perception?” It can pack a punch
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A few months ago I attended an opportunity to learn more about others. As with any training, there were various levels of comfort regarding the diversity training. A treasured colleague of mine made a comment to me that has lingered in my mind. “As a Black female I’m sick
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Being of Jamaican birth, naturally I might be and, in fact, I am inspired and motivated by the words and songs of the legendary, late Bob Marley. One of his most famous songs is entitled the same name of this essay; that is “Three Little Birds.” The song was released
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Twenty years ago, I was driving my son to middle school, and he hilariously verbalized his complete and utter disdain for history class. Why I asked? What is it about history that perturbs your 8th grade brain so? His answer was, and I quote, “Because the same stupid things keep
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One of the current topics in education is about the role schools play in social emotional learning (SEL). Conversations around SEL often include “Don’t tell my children what to think.” There is also conversation about bias in news reporting. I often click on the four major news station websites