Family Life
How to Set Up a Creative Study Space Your Kids Will Love
When it comes to learning, the environment matters more than we often realize. A cluttered desk and harsh lighting can make study feel like a chore. But when you shape a space that sparks joy and curiosity, it becomes easier for kids (and parents!) to lean into the process of learning. Artists know this well—atmosphere…
Read MoreLearning Like an Artist: What We Can Learn from the Creative Process
When we think of “study,” many of us imagine a checklist of assignments to get through or facts to memorize. But what if study could feel more like art? What if the way artists engage the world—through wonder, persistence, and imagination—could actually reshape the way we learn? My daughter Alyssa has long been captivated by…
Read MoreThe Selfish Giant, Attachment, and the Landscape of the Soul
The Selfish Giant, Attachment, and the Landscape of the Soul When I read Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant, I didn’t expect to find myself in the Giant. But there I was—his anger, his loneliness, his long winter felt strangely familiar. The Giant built walls to protect what was his, and I realized I’ve done the same…
Read MoreIs This Real or AI? Living in a Post-Truth World
One of the first questions people ask these days when they see something online is, “Is this real—or is it AI?” That question captures so much of what it feels like to live in 2025. We’re surrounded by information, images, and voices, but we don’t always know what (or who) to trust. Between deepfakes, misinformation, and…
Read MoreHospitality Through Story: Teaching Kids to Love Their Neighbors
When Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan, His listeners were shocked. The hero of the story wasn’t the religious leader or the respected citizen—it was the person they least expected. A neighbor who crossed cultural, religious, and social boundaries to show mercy. That’s the heart of hospitality: creating space for someone else, even…
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