18 Sep Things Take the Time They Take
Standing waist-deep in the water, the older brother stretched out his hand toward the shore, growing impatient. “Come on, it’s nice and cool!” he called, eager for his younger sibling...
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11 Sep Our Own Worst Enemy
The thrill of the hotel pool and waterslide had faded for the little girl in the polka-dot swimsuit. After an afternoon full of splashing and sliding with my girls and...
05 Sep Tomorrow’s Strengths
Have you ever watched a baby elephant trying to control its trunk? It’s both hilarious and heartwarming. You’ll see this little giant flinging its trunk around like a helicopter, tripping over it,...
29 Aug The Art of Asking
This week, our local grocery store was sampling some of the newer flavors of Lay's potato chips: crispy taco and fried pickles with ranch. The woman preparing little cups filled...
22 Aug The Talking Stick
The talking stick is a tradition deeply embedded in many Indigenous cultures. You might have heard about this practice, where a physical stick or other object is passed around to...
15 Aug Babysitting Our Wins
As the Olympic Games come to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible displays of athletic achievement. We have heard so many stories of athletes who poured years...