Is John Kerry the one full of shit or Congress or Both?

Trigger Warning: In 100% of the issues we face as a species, demonstrating mastery of empathy and perspective is the answer to almost every problem.While working with kids, my number one theme and strategy, especially when it comes to reducing conflict, is reviewing and teaching the skill of empathy. Hands down, it works almost every … More Is John Kerry the one full of shit or Congress or Both?

Food for Thought: If you were handed a ticket to go anywhere in the world this weekend….

where would you go? Beginning this summer, I will no longer have my typical 6 week vacation due to my job change, but I do get 3 weeks to use whenever I want plus paid holidays. Now that I can travel when everyone is NOT traveling, my options have expanded. Help me build my destination … More Food for Thought: If you were handed a ticket to go anywhere in the world this weekend….

Meal, Together.

Here, Michael Pollan, a highly recognized political food author, speaks about the importance of the family meal. When I was younger, my parents had a huge dinner bell on our back porch. We would be swimming or playing outside all of the time so my parents figured it would save them some hassle. The bell … More Meal, Together.