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28
May
The Sky Had Never Seemed So Sky

The Sky Had Never Seemed So Sky

G. K. Chesterton once wrote: “What fairy tales give the child is his first clear idea of the possible defeat
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21
May
There Comes a Time

There Comes a Time

I was playing Clue with my mom and some family friends when the question came up, “If you could wish
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14
May
The Cost of Doing What’s Right

The Cost of Doing What’s Right

In high school, I had two questions that I liked to ask. The first was, “Would you like to be
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07
May
The Cost of Acting Too Soon

The Cost of Acting Too Soon

After years in Catholic school, public school, college, and teaching, I finally admitted it: something wasn’t working. I didn’
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30
Apr
“And They Forgot”

“And They Forgot”

During my school years, science and math were easily my favorite subjects. When reading time came up, I would pick
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23
Apr
The Story You Don’t See

The Story You Don’t See

Life can feel like a chaotic mess. We move from moment to moment—suffering to suffering, joy to joy—without
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16
Apr
The Cost of Walking Away

The Cost of Walking Away

Early August has a certain feel to it. For years, it meant getting a classroom ready—new students, new routines,
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09
Apr
What If You’re Seeing It Wrong?

What If You’re Seeing It Wrong?

While at my grandparents', my grandmother would often let me watch a movie. I would look at her collection,
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02
Apr
The Betrayal We Ignore

The Betrayal We Ignore

While recently watching Gladiator, I admired the command Maximus had over his troops. He stands before them as a leader
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26
Mar
When Stories Ignite the Soul

When Stories Ignite the Soul

It was Saturday morning after a long week. I knew I should do something—be productive—but I was too
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