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Outside, Part 1: The Big Thaw
Outside is one of my favorite places to be. With the first day of spring behind us, it’s time to celebrate the sun, the smells, and The Big Thaw!
Celebrating Dr. Seuss!
It’s March, and that means National Reading Month! I remember Reading Month in elementary school; we would bring books and snacks and would wait as eagerly as Pavlov’s dogs to hear the reading bell ring during the day. That bell meant we could stop…
Oh, the Places We’ve Been
Remember just over a year ago? Do you recall how bleak your life was every Friday afternoon? You would check your inbox and find nothing but work, spam, and misery. There was no bright spot in your weekend, no resource for all topics nerdy,…
Old English Heroism: Jesus, Part 2
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen Beowulf’s fortitude, Robin Hood’s prudence, Harry Potter’s loyalty, and Superman’s generosity. We’ve even begun to see all these characteristics in the life of Jesus, the ultimate hero. But this topic is more than a literary rabbit trail;…
Old English Heroism: Jesus, Part 1
The term “hero” can be used pretty loosely. Are all true heroes fictional, or have there been any real heroes? Let’s look at the life of Jesus to see if he fits the bill.
Old English Heroism: Generosity
We all know generosity when we see it, but have you ever stopped to consider that it’s actually a heroic quality? Robin Hood and Superman are great examples.
Old English Heroism: Loyalty
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a superhero as a friend? I mean, it’s like having a “get out of jail free” card. Every time you got yourself into a bind or found yourself in danger, you could count on your friend to come…
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