Faith and begorrah, it is Saint Patty’s Day! A time for revelry and celebration of all those smiling Irish eyes! But is it really? What exactly is the story behind Saint Patrick’s Day? Well, it is not what you may assume. It didn’t even start in Ireland! History The man we refer to as “SaintContinue reading “Happy Saint Patrick’s Day?”
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I Wish I Still Knew It All
At the time I am writing this, I am 42 years old (for another 2 months). To people my own age, I am 17 years old – even though I grunt when I stand up now. To people 10 years older or younger than myself, I am “still young”. To people at least 15 yearsContinue reading “I Wish I Still Knew It All”
Mindful Disappointment
Has everything in your life always gone according to plan? Have you or someone in your life always overcome and exceeded expectations? If so, congratulations, but I’m pretty sure you are not human. We all experience disappointment in our lives. We may be disappointed in ourselves or disappointed in another, but unfortunately disappointment is anContinue reading “Mindful Disappointment”
A Buddhism Primer
– Part III of World Religion Series – Buddhism comes to us from the enchanted land of India. With its teachings of the 4 Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, Buddhism is known as a religion of peace; meditation; and enlightenment. So what is Buddhism based on? Who is the diety depicted in theContinue reading “A Buddhism Primer”
What The World Needs Now Is TETO, Sweet TETO.
I am sure some of you are confused because you were expecting a new post in the World Religion Series today. But something is weighing heavily on my heart and it just feels like it may be the right time to share. So we will be returning to your regularly scheduled World Religion Series postContinue reading “What The World Needs Now Is TETO, Sweet TETO.”
Something Wiccan This Way Comes – Part 2 of 2
-Part II(B) of World Religion Series- If you have yet to read Part 1 of Something Wiccan This Way Comes, you can access that post by clicking here. Part 1 discusses the history of Wicca as a religion, as well as explains the major yearly Sabbats. Now, lets dig a little deeper into the waysContinue reading “Something Wiccan This Way Comes – Part 2 of 2”
Something Wiccan This Way Comes – Part 1 of 2
– Part II(A) of World Religion Series – What do you picture when I say the word “witch”? Is it an old woman with a pointed hat riding a flying broomstick? A hunched hag with a nose wart stirring a mysterious bubbling cauldron? Old Hollywood certainly did no favors to the image of witchcraft orContinue reading “Something Wiccan This Way Comes – Part 1 of 2”
Origins of Christian Easter
– Part I of World Religion Series – Yesterday was the Christian holiday of Easter. Many people celebrated Easter by coloring hard boiled eggs, searching for candy-filled plastic eggs supposedly hidden by an egg-laying rabbit, had a large family meal anchored by the consumption of ham, and children were given brightly decorated baskets of chocolates.Continue reading “Origins of Christian Easter”
5 Tips For Teachers Returning To The Classroom
Although the Covid-19 pandemic has not yet completely disappeared from the American landscape, its grip on the population is beginning to wane dramatically. Many areas of life are starting to reopen under enhanced guidelines. One such area is the reintroduction of in-person instruction at public schools across the United States. As we all venture intoContinue reading “5 Tips For Teachers Returning To The Classroom”
Frustration Is A Fork In The Road
Attempt #1: “username or password incorrect”. Attempt #2: “username or password incorrect”. Attempt #6: “username or password incorrect. For your safety, access to this account has been blocked. Please contact your Network Administrator.” Aaaaaah! That is the moment you decide to see just how far you can whip a MacBook Air! Turns out, the answerContinue reading “Frustration Is A Fork In The Road”
Musings From The Universe 