Scary Times: COVID, Hurricane Zeta, and Halloween are scary times indeed, but the divisions in our country are the most frightening to me. By this time next week, the election will be drawing to a close. No matter who wins I expect the extremes to act with violence and consequently Read more…
I have very thoughtful readers. I thank those who took the time to respond to both the hunger issue and the social justice issue. The responses were intelligent and respectful. COINCIDENCE alert: Last Thursday as my blog on hunger was being posted to you, Jeny and I sat down to Read more…
Expenditures reflect priorities. I did some research for a poem. I want to share what I found because some of it surprised me. This is a busy time of the year for sports — World Series, the NBA, WNBA playoffs, the Stanley Cup college football, volleyball and other college sports; Read more…
Praise for teachers: When our oldest son Scott was in the second grade, I attended a Parent’s Day class at Fairview Elementary in Normal, Illinois. I clearly remember my first thought was — this is chaos!! I also remember thinking—I could never teach elementary school children. After a few minutes, Read more…