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When a bride, a bridesmaid and a favored guest met for the first time at the wedding
As I took measured steps down the aisle toward the rest of the bridesmaids, I recognized her in an instant. We had never met in person, but even in a sea of smiling faces, I knew it was her. She recognized me, too, and blew…
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Teens open up on a hallway mic at school about what’s good in their lives
To capture the good that happens in an ordinary school day, Monroe Local Schools Public Relations and Communications Coordinator Adam Marcum recently set up a microphone in the main hallway between the junior and high schools. On the mic stand, a simple sign read: “Tell…
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How will they remember you?
Long after the last piece of candy was handed out to friendly little ghosts on Halloween, celebrations continued worldwide to honor the spirits of our ancestors. In Hispanic communities with Latin American and Mexican roots, family members and friends remembered deceased loved ones on Día…
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Getting my son out of his Halloween box
The first year, we were naïve. My eight-year-old came to me and announced proudly that he wanted to be a stop light for Halloween. So creative, I thought, let’s make this happen. We cut and stapled pieces of a large cardboard box into a stop…
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Why this introvert chose to hug strangers for hours
As a self-proclaimed “extroverted introvert,” I enjoy being social – for a time. And then I crave my own solitary bunker and personal space. I hug my friends and family of course, but even then, I’ve never been the most physically demonstrative person. So hugging…
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How becoming a doctor taught me about being human
Jessica J., MD, is a pediatric hospitalist who explores the small, intentional choices that help people show up with clarity and compassion – in medicine and in life. Thanks, Dr. Jessica, for helping us launch our periodic guest post series “Shared Spaces” and reminding us…
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Jane Goodall’s parting message for us isn’t about chimps at all
Even at 91, renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall’s passing last week caught the world by surprise. Her once blond hair now gray, Dr. Goodall still sported her signature ponytail as she carried a full schedule into her 90’s. She remained focused and energetic. She…
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What she did when immigrants moved into her house
When Candace Cabrera found them, the couple’s options were limited. They had permission to reside in the United States through a work visa path to citizenship, but without a credit score, they struggled to find a place to live. Without a permanent address, they couldn’t…
