JoAnn Schauf With eager anticipation we awaited fresh news to distract us from the pandemic – something lively and refreshing to relieve the anxiety of the unknown. But that didn’t happen. Rather, George Floyd, an unarmed black man was murdered by a white police...
JoAnn Schauf When I opened my eyes this morning, it was obvious Mother Nature lied. The sun did not shine, and the sky was not blue. My eyes slammed shut. After twice snoozing the alarm and denying I had to pee, I headed to the bathroom. Then I sneered at my bed and...
Tween Times Skip the serious stuff. It’s time for grace, kindness, and eye cream. Eat the last popsicle, listen to birds chirping, search the skies for falling stars. Wink at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself that you love yourself. Breath in humor and music, a...
Tween Times As parents we responsible for leading our families through this unprecedented time. It’s true that we can’t dispense happiness or implant cheerfulness. But we can invite our family members to collaborate on ground rules as well as a signal that...
Trending We are strained beyond what we ever imagined. Initially, a lot of C – words described it: chaotic, confusing, conflicting, crowded, and cranky. With a bit of time, we’ve added some P -words: painful, panic, persevering, poised, and power. We’re not at...
