My particular friend Miss Lane and I have shared many, many conversations during our friendship, which has weathered perfect storms and endured more than half … Read More ›
On the first day of school in kindergarten, I sat a table and looked a bunch of kids I didn’t know. I was a little … Read More ›
Thomas Merton tried his hand at writing from his college years on, but his books were never publishable until he wrote the account of his … Read More ›
I’ve seen math described as a universal language, a prerequisite to philosophy, and the common sense equivalent of Iron Man’s suit. Most people, however, wouldn’t … Read More ›
Once upon a time, a man left his village and traveled in the wilderness for many, many years. When his wanderings were done and he … Read More ›
Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee –Proverbs 2:11 The other night, I met a family member’s fiancé, although I didn’t know it at … Read More ›
This past year I tutored a high school freshman in introductory science. We will call him Adam. Adam struggled mightily with most of the subjects … Read More ›
Being of a nation is more than politics. It is the same as being a part of any group identity, both the good and the … Read More ›
When the people of Israel were thrust out of Egypt in the time of Moses, they took at God’s command some of Egypt’s riches with … Read More ›