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What We Bring to the Canvas
When my son was in middle school, he brought home a book about Edvard Munch, the Norwegian painter known for his emotional use of color. I don’t remember him ever…
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How Far We’ve Come
As a child, I thought my dad simply liked nice clothes. It wasn't until years later that I realized his carefully pressed shirts and suits represented something much deeper. They…
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Kauffman Stadium: More Than a Ballpark—A Lifetime of Memories
Last week, I went to a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium, home of my favorite team, the Kansas City Royals. While looking out at the iconic fountains in the outfield,…
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The Bittersweet Nature of Hometown Visits
Nothing stirs up nostalgia like visiting your hometown. Whether you love it or dislike it, going home creates a feeling that exists nowhere else.
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Why We Take Familiarity for Granted: Lessons from a Palm Tree
As I sit on my back deck watching the palms sway in the breeze, I remember the first time I ever saw a palm tree—and the awe that washed over…
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With Age Comes a Change in Perspective; Thoughts From Me (and another Joni)
The Joni Mitchell song Both Sides Now has always been a favorite. For me, it describes how we come to view the world differently as we live longer and our…
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Growing Up in the 70s; Did We Really Have it Better Than Kids Today?
Does every generation believe that the time when they grew up was the best? Childhood has a way of allowing us to remain blissfully ignorant of the problematic events that…
