A Different Path of Totality

There was a time not so long ago when I felt embarrassed by how excited I get when I see a low, full moon. But missing the total eclipse back in August (because our town wasn’t in the Path of Totality) helped me to realize the importance of  paying attention to...

The Hardest Part of Everything

I spent a day last week with the middle school band at an amusement park where they performed for very official looking judges. They earned a superior rating which is the highest you can get. It was a big deal for their little band, the first time they’ve scored...

Let the Artists Gently Lead Us

In the midst of an historic week in our country, I’ve found my gaze drawn away from the news and toward the artists. At first it was somewhat by accident. Scrolling through Instagram, I came across Christa Wells singing and her voice brought me to tears. Then I...