What Mount St. Helens Can Teach Us About the COVID-19 Crisis
We have hope in the Southwest Washington community that found new life after Mount St. Helens devastated everything in its wake.
Oregon Symphony Makes Magic with “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
Oregon Symphony's performance of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" was tantamount to two performances in one. But the combination of movie and symphony was more than the sum of those two parts.
The New Domesticity: “It’s for My Collection!”
Aside from being a fun and hands-on hobby, building collections has multiple benefits for kids and adults alike.
The New Domesticity: Sentimental Giving
The soft glow of candlelight bounces through etched crystal. We pass around sparkling cranberry cider, adding a vibrant crimson hue to the festive setting. The crystal goblets touch our lips as we laugh, sing, and visit. I look fondly from face to face, warmed
Elsa’s Juggle: How a Visit to Kenya Changed Me, and My Daughter
“$20? I want $100!” It was my daughter Ajuna’s 7th birthday party. My sister had graciously given her cash, and here my daughter was, in front of our friends and family, requesting more. I was embarrassed, but more than that, I was concerned
The Case for Minimalism
Ever feel inundated with the quantity of shear stuff you manage in your everyday life? Kids’ toys, junk mail, closets full of clothing (and the inevitable laundry), electronic devices, craft supplies, kids’ schoolwork papers . . . for many
Oregon Children’s Theatre’s “Me . . . Jane”: a Review
Oregon Children’s Theatre's production of the picture book, “Me… Jane” is a sweet ode to the one and only Jane Goodall. A west coast premiere, Aida Valentine portrays a young Jane Goodall exploring her backyard with her stuffed chimp Jubilee,
Combating Racial Bullying
According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, 20% of students report being bullied. And for some kids, this treatment is because of their race or ethnicity.
Renaissance Dad: The Real Caesarean
My wife and I had our first (and only) daughter via "Caesarean" (from the ancient Latin words Caes meaning "be ready to sell your house" and Arean meaning "to slice open like a haggis"). Understand, we didn't plan it that way. We rushed off
Renaissance Dad: A Boy Like Me
To those of you who may have noticed my suddenly graying hair, facial twitches, and rapid weight loss, I want to ease your minds and let you know that I am not dying of some horrible disease. It's just that my daughter is