During this lifeskills month Celebration in December, the focus will continue with a “no fears conversation” about a number of topics that are part of what may be coming our way with our new President-Elect and Congress. In what kind … Read More
Are you finding glimmers of hope for our nation yet? I know it’s only been 19 days since this historic and, some may say, horrific election and season. I guess it all depends on where you are looking and what … Read More
Before I move on to something other than “political” may I linger awhile here? I just feel, like so many others, that maybe we should remain awhile to get our bearings in the weeks and months ahead. We all know … Read More
Well, here we are post-election. Are you happy or sad? Elated or enraged? Have you been celebrating in the streets or screaming obscenities? Whichever one describes your current state, I hope we agree on one thing–life does go on. No … Read More
As we consider the candidates and platform, why would our nation’s moral crisis be such a surprise? It definitely isn’t politely political, that’s for sure. It sounds like it has all become a global soap opera with secrets and slanders … Read More
As early voting continues this week and next, how have your conversations been with your family and neighbors? Have those front yard talks stayed polite or heated up a little? Maybe for many of us we tend to vent more … Read More
With the many innovations and inventions in the 20th century, deciding how to “play” exploded across our nation. And no matter the sport or leisure time activity chosen there was undoubtedly a song written and song about it. You would … Read More
As we cruise through how adults played in the early 20th century, we find that many of the leisure activities, games, and toys have continued in the 20th and 21st century, such as card playing, weekend band concerts in the … Read More
Throughout the previous month we learned how children played from the early 20th century into the 21st century. Children always found a way to play no matter their circumstances. Whether it was with a toy, game, or just their imagination, … Read More
With this journey down toy memory lane, it seems like toys do reflect the play signs of the time. How do you see the next generation playing? How can the current focus on that latest “toy” thing be moderated with … Read More