It’s never a nice feeling to save up all year for a mammoth, much-anticipated, wonderful vacation...only for it to be a disappointment. Perhaps the service you used was unreliable and overbooked, the accommodations had seen better days, there were flight cancellations or delays, or an accident, such as a cruise ship encountering a technical issue or even putting you in harm’s way, was something you had to deal with.
I have an extraordinarily important, loving book to share with you today. This Sure Thing, written by Sarah Mayfield and illustrated by Dennis Auth, relates the story of grief and love in a family. The younger brother has passed away, and the older brother and family find ways to cope with grief, adjustment, and continuing living with such love.
In a world where gaining continuous knowledge is not just a choice but a dire necessity, the need to learn more has never been so important.
In today’s fast-paced academic environment, students are always looking for effective and efficient ways to absorb course material.
The rapidly evolving generative AI technology is reshaping how students learn smarter this year, rather than harder.
“The present moment is the only moment available to us, it is the door to all moments.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
It’s officially spring. The birds wake each day chirping loudly. The sky dips between glorious sunshine and sprinkles of rain, the temperature shifts on a whim. The ebb and flow of winter’s chill transitions to summer sunshine - we’re full on in the mix of it all: the present, the here and now. This elusive space, the one so many of us would like to be able to stay in, often evades us.
Jonathan Corwin was a highly respected judge who presided over the Salem witch trials in 1692. His former home, now called the Witch House, remains a popular tourist attraction in Salem, Massachusetts.
Public Domain:310 Essex Street. Photographer Frank Cousins. Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum, adapted by Wandering Educators
Stepping off the incredibly hot and humid bus, I was greeted by a beautiful golden fence and vibrant red tile. The top of it read: Choeung Ek Genocidal Center.
I've got such an interesting, important biography to share with you today. Women's Crusader: Catharine Beecher's Untold Story, by R. Lee Wilson, is an insightful look into the life of a woman I didn't even know existed.
Once I started reading, though, I was so very grateful that Wilson has brought Beecher to life for us. Her story is fascinating; Wilson's deep dive into primary source materials is extraordinary. This is a book about women's rights, women's education, and a very personal life and love story.
Artist and painting educator Diane Stapleton creates works that put compassion for the human condition, goodness and strength out into the world.
Stapleton is an Orlando-based abstract expressionist painter whose artistic journey has been shaped by a life of global travel.
It’s the last minute of the game, down by one. You and your teammates are looking on with bated breath, hoping that once bounce, one play, will go your way.
A single pass and one perfectly placed shot in either direction could be the difference between heartbreak and triumph.
A holiday meant to mourn and honor fallen soldiers has turned into a way to ring in summer each year. This holiday, of course, is Memorial Day.
The holiday of Memorial Day began after the Civil War as a way to honor the 750,000 lives lost to the war.
It has turned into a day to remember all those who have served and lost their lives since that conflict ended over 150 years ago.
