A potluck for an old friend got me thinking about Stone Soup, the communities that have shaped my life, and what allows some relationships to continue long after the original connection has changed.
Month: August 2026
The Empty Chair
Sometimes it takes an empty chair to make us wonder about the person who used to sit there. This week, I’m thinking about belonging, paying attention and taking the time to know a little more about the people whose lives intersect ours.
A Lesson in “Enoughness”
A $10 bookcase led to a complete sewing-room makeover—and an unexpected lesson about creativity, abundance, gratitude and recognizing when we have enough.
Refusing to be Silenced
Jonathan Kozol has spent more than sixty years making sure children who were overlooked would not remain invisible. As another school year begins, this Morning Cuppa Joy is a tribute to Kozol, to teachers everywhere—and to every child whose story deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.