In these difficult times for our country and world, I am increasingly thankful for my job as an after school program director (for more reasons than one!). The kids offer me so many laughs and different perspectives on the world. Each weekday afternoon refreshes me for the evening and days to come. It is impossible [...]

Author’s Note: This piece was written two years ago, but has never been posted anywhere. I thought I would go ahead and post it here for a couple of reasons. First, the essays posted in this blog are often reflective about some sort of change, so it seems to belong here. Second, I am working [...]