Month: October 2026

Staying in the Game

When technology changes the rules, patience gets a workout. A reflection on curiosity, persistence, and life’s continuing lessons at any age.

What the Boxes Miss

From a child’s progress report to the generation gap, a reflection on the invisible boxes we create, the differences we notice, and our shared longing to be accepted just as we are.

Peace Is the Prize

The story behind Alfred Nobel and his Peace Prize leads to a more personal question. What if the peace we seek in the world begins with the peace we cultivate within ourselves?

Giving What We Can

A few hours at a bicycle fundraiser reminded me how much our communities depend on volunteers. Each of us has something to offer—and giving what we can brings connection and purpose into our own lives, too.