It is disconcerting to leave some topics in open ended conversations while you have others that you want to end. History Education Science Fiction Reality Social norms Politics Religion The ones that are the most fun are the open ended Read More …
Typically, Independence Day is red white blue and you – all of you – our neighbors, friends and family. As we gather in smaller numbers, we make sure to acknowledge the history of our country. While the telling of it Read More …
There is a long, long history of things that have been terrible, horrible life altering events. Reading about them, whether in non-fiction, autobiographies or historical fiction that may elaborate more details and “humanize” the story as well as in classes Read More …
Tearing down statues may make people feel better. It may even be the right thing to do. No matter what happens, the past history won’t change. People, today, must be the change they want to see happen. So many years Read More …
We can’t wish for the past to be here again, but we can always look back with fond memories. Remember what was good. Remember we can be better. Remember what we did well, and do it again. Remember we grew Read More …
I can’t wait to look back, in the future and say to my family, remember that time when… We were all ready to go on time and we arrived early? (Actually, that’s hysterical…I’m laughing now, not sure that’s happened more Read More …
Did you know there were so many hats in marketing? Tonight, my kids and hubby, had a lovely chat about this and you might be surprised how often hats are used as iconic images in advertising and promotional videos. Stay Read More …
Ever been asked by a leader, manager or teacher to “tell us about” your background, yourself, (or even your kids)? What can you say in just a few minutes, on a small piece of paper or index card that will Read More …
When you think of history, cities and people that shaped the nation, you have to think about Philly and Ben Franklin. They…well, they just go together. They go together like cheese and steak (wit.) They go together like water and Read More …
The three things that mean more to us than things…are friends, family and our history. Of course there may be more, but these come to mind today. The stories we share all overlap in a beautiful tribute to our lives. Read More …