A job that is 365 days a year: being a mother is a 24/7 role, filled with teachable moments, rewarding moments, and even some silly moments. Every family operates differently, but there are always a few keys rules of thumb every mother tries to live by. We’ve compiled a list of a few parenting tips…
6 Simple Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year
For the past few years, crossing the school year finish line has felt like a monumental accomplishment. Whether you’ve homeschooled or taken a more standard route, completion is truly worth celebrating. Here are six simple ways to mark the occasion with your family. Special Breakfast Pull out all the stops for a special last-day breakfast….
Skill and Dedication Will Make You a Winner
In “The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People,” Rick Bragg recounts a conversation he has with his brother Sam, who is battling cancer. Thinking of his possible death, Sam says with regret, “The one thing I hate is that I ain’t got no legacy. I mean, you’ve got the books, when you die.” Rick…
How Ancient Greek Mathematician Archimedes Discovered the Magic of Pi
Archimedes was a scientist we studied in fifth grade for no other reason than to introduce my students to the wonderful world of pi. What does he have to do with pi? You haven’t heard the story? Well, sit back and let me tell you. He is one of my all-time favorite historical characters! Archimedes…
The Webb Institute: A One-of-a-Kind Marine Engineering School Inspiring Students to Strive for Excellence
April 13, 2022
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Every fall semester, on the North Shore of Long Island, freshmen attending Webb Institute climb into imperfect, home-grown vessels and set out on a course with hopes of winning the race without sinking. The onlookers, mostly upperclassmen, watch the voyages taking place in the harbor, immersed in their own memorable initiation as new undergraduate students…
Finding the Republic of Molossia
The idea that would eventually manifest into the Republic of Molossia—a country within the United States—occurred to President Kevin Baugh when he was 15 years old and living with his parents in Portland, Ore. With his best friend, James, he watched “The Mouse that Roared,” the British satirical film starring Peter Sellars, based on Leonard…
Free Reads Through Community Deeds
April 12, 2022
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From the time I learned to read, libraries have been a sanctuary. As an adult, I have made my way with words, writing magazine articles and a few books. So, when I recently moved to a small neighborhood in Southwest Portland, Ore., I became fascinated by the number and variety of boxes located throughout the…
How to Save Western Civilization
A lot of people, including yours truly, grouse about the state of our culture these days. Over our morning cup of coffee in the kitchen, in our living rooms, and on our porches and decks, we pass some of the time complaining about the decline of civilization, manners, and morals in the United States. The…
Having Trouble Getting Writing? Your Approach Might Be Dead Wrong
With remote learning having become the “new norm” for the past two years, many parents have been unwittingly thrust into the role of de facto writing coach for their kids. Or in other cases, with shifting workplaces or even careers, new demands such as frequent writing may have become part of the daily workflow. Writing…
Delayed Development? Teens in the Pandemic Era
April 11, 2022
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A high school senior from California described teen COVID-19 mental fallout in a nutshell: “It’s not that I’m mad that I missed the events. I wouldn’t have gone to prom anyway. I just feel bad about all the experiences I missed that never had the chance to happen. I wonder what those years would have…
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