To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here As J.K. Rowling was putting the finishing touches on her seven-part Harry Potter series, she received a lot of advice. Parents, teachers, psychologists, and fans of all ages around the globe made one heartfelt request: Please don’t let Harry die. A number of key characters had already met their demise at… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Last week I had a great adventure with a special 13-year-old. As each of our nine grandchildren crosses the threshold into their teens, I’m hoping they will want to join Bah Poo (that would be me) on a trip to a state of their choice. Nico, the oldest of our grands,… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here The world’s most powerful brands, as represented by their familiar logos, are famously effective at influencing our thoughts. When I see the stylized words “Coca-Cola” – white on a sea of red or red on a sea of white – I imagine popping the top on a chilled soda can. When… Read more »
Irish author and artist Christy Brown was born in 1932 in Dublin, one of 22 children (13 of whom survived) belonging to a bricklayer and his wife. Christy was not like his siblings. His body was ravaged by cerebral palsy. As a child he could not speak. He exercised little control over his muscles. Most observers concluded there was nothing… Read more »
