by JB Quinn, contributing writer In Rutherford County, Tennessee, Judge Donna Scott reportedly witnessed a juvenile justice system that jailed children regularly and for more extended periods, compared to other counties in the state. In cases such as this, it’s evident that …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light …
Listen to the Music by Dana O’Rourke, contributing writer As the Eat ‘n Park waitress approached the booth where my son Tim, his wife Kelli, and their four children were sitting, their two youngest daughters, ages 4 and 6, broke …
by Deb Casini Klein, Director, I Want to be an Ambassador! It was an honor and an opportunity of a lifetime. Our “I Want To Be An Ambassador” campers met with the Ambassador of Ukraine, Oksana Marvakova at the Embassy …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer It’s a question most children are asked as early as preschool. “What would you like to be when you grow up?” Answers are sure to include: “Fireman, teacher and doctor.” No one says “School …
by Don Laird, contributing writer It’s no secret that we all feel higher levels of stress and anxiety these days. Even as we emerge from the global pandemic, the anxiety surrounding the events of the past few years has taken …
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by Beth Dolinar, Contributing Writer Amid all the solemn pomp and pageantry of the queen’s funeral, there was a moment of charming levity. A spider had hitched a ride on Her Majesty’s flower-festooned casket. Sharp-eyed mourners noticed, and the clever …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer I recently attended a baby shower with my granddaughters. The event gave them a chance to dress up and they looked beautiful. Like all girls in the bloom of youth, they are pretty in …
by Gina Catanzarite, Director, Teen Writer! I once spoke with a dancer about her complex process as a prima ballerina and she told me, “Whenever I run into a problem, I return to the barre. All of life’s problems can …
by Hilda Pang Fu, Founder and President, Luminari At a time when we are all trying to adjust to the new normal after the worst of the pandemic, what better way to nurture ourselves and families than enjoying a good …
