Hollyhocks, Books, and Comebacks
One of my favourite flowers in the garden is the hollyhock. It splashes its colours all around, attracting birds, butterflies, and other […]
Of Humble Turnips and Inclusive Classrooms
Recently I heard from a friend who went to a relative’s one hundredth birthday celebration. The dear lady claimed that she achieved […]
Of Tenacity and Morning Glories
When I was in college, I had a summer job working at a plant nursery. I spent hours weeding and hoeing, and, […]
Watching Cardinals, Tasting Words, and Savoring Slowness
“The quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath.” These words, from […]
I Hear the Chickadee Calling
Once the first snow flies, there is a hum of activity around the various bird feeders outside our windows. In November, a […]
Assessment, Evaluation, and Gardens
“I remember the first time that a grading rubric was attached to a piece of my writing. . . . Suddenly all […]
Honking Geese, Ploughs and a Teapot: A Vision for Christian Education
Last November on a beautiful, sunny Sunday, my husband and I went for a long, leisurely walk through the fields. We heard […]
Woodpeckers and the Wonderful World of Books
I woke up this morning to the sight of two spectacular downy woodpeckers fully engaged in their calling. These two were industriously […]
A Reflection on Chickens, Christian Education, and Community
“Community then becomes the laboratory in which our hopes and dreams become real … A worldview, a mentor, a community—these are the […]
Catching Rainbows: Sharing in Diversity
“The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship … God has made a home in the […]