Children can be so kind and also brutally honest. They are learning how to live in this world full of many unknowns and many different sources of information. From a developmental perspective, “children’s brains are like sponges, absorbing everything going on around them.” [1] Throughout my journey of learning to be a teacher, I have […]
Pygmalion, Porn, and Desire: A Christian Response
Framing a Song What if Venus never comes? That ought to be an odd question. Venus was, after all, the Roman goddess of sex and love – the Roman name for the Greek Aphrodite. She was the challenged mother of Aeneas, mythical hero of Rome, the lover desired by all of the gods. She […]
History’s Hope is Hidden in Christianity
It’s easy to skim the headlines and come away angry or depressed. Constantly, we are inundated with reminders of horrific situations at shrunken and bloated scales. Sunken submarines, terrorist attacks, warnings about upcoming political cycles, all grab our attention. Modern media – both social media and more traditional forms like cable and newspapers – profit […]
Lasting Souvenirs: Observations on John Prine, his Power, and his People
Saturday nights in downtown Nashville typically invite bachelorette parties, post-game celebrations, and public intoxication – not meek and mild pilgrims. Marching towards the Country Music Association Theater, a band of concert-goers prepare themselves for an evening of revival and rejuvenation. The eager fans, all donning t-shirts of their favorite artist, converse with others in line […]
Should I Work For Amazon Or A Non-Profit?
In August 2020, the Reddit forum r/AnywhereButAmazon was created with thedescription: “Amazon is convenient, but they’re not the most ethical company. Join us to find better alternatives.” [1] The discussion page quickly filled up with people asking for recommendations on other places to shop and posting news articles about Amazon’s unethical practices. The tech giant […]
Hello Out There: The Case For Flexible Retirement
Retirement can suddenly alter everything about a person’s daily life. One could put in their initial notice of retirement, be given a “We’ll Miss You!” sheet cake from Publix, and then find themselves watching midday reruns of The Golden Girls on TV Land in less than thirty-days. This swiftness only serves to make one of […]