When life gets more stressful, I become more devoted to the smaller rituals. Laundry. Ironing. Gardening. Feeding the sourdough starter. Walking the dogs. Folding towels. Watering something that is growing. Weeding…and then flower arranging, dreaming, hoping…and before you know it – enthusiasm arrives again! These are not particularly impressive activities. They do not belong on […]
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If you’re an artist, this really is your moment. If you’re an educator who also happens to be an artist, then the spotlight is practically waiting for you. And if you’re a teacher who knows someone creative, call them. You’re going to want them involved sooner rather than later. I speak from both sides of […]
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Through Jen’s many years of teaching, one truth revealed itself again and again: reading aloud is where the magic begins. It’s often the moment children first fall in love with books – not because of the words alone, but because of the way those words are shared. A trusted adult’s voice. A pause for laughter. […]
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Children’s stories hold a unique power to shape young readers’ minds, guiding them through moral dilemmas, fostering creativity, and nurturing imagination. As parents and educators, we seek stories that provide more than just entertainment. We want stories that teach life lessons, encourage moral understanding, and cultivate a sense of wonder. This article explores the importance […]
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The work I’m called to do, helping heal this nation through truth, clarity, and courage, can be deeply meaningful, and at times can also feel very heavy. This calling demands not only all of mental and emotional strength, but physical readiness too. For me, discipline isn’t separate from purpose: it’s how I show up fully […]
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Oil drips from the top, but so does the rot. If you are going to lead, you’d better have character. To lead in this moment of American history is not to dominate a room, win an argument, or hold a title. To lead is to accept responsibility for the moral direction of the space you […]
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Civic Leadership Skills and the Shared Responsibility of a Republic Civic leadership skills begin with a genuine connection to the community. Leaders who take time to understand local culture, shared values, and everyday concerns are far better equipped to serve with authenticity. This understanding is not built through assumptions or ideology, but through presence. Civic […]
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