by Dawn | Nov 23, 2015 | spirituality
I put the phone in my pocket when I get off the train. I need to see the direction of the flow of people and get on my way. “Watch your step as you exit the train.” It’s the standard recording. I step out of the car and into the stream, the river,...
by Dawn | Nov 21, 2015 | simplicity, spirituality, sustainability
The boxes, oh, the boxes! My Christmas Amazoning has begun. Every year I make a bargain with my conscience. I’ll pack waste-free lunches, bring my own bags to stores, buy in bulk, reuse dental floss… all to reset the bad environmental karma I get when I...
by Dawn | Nov 20, 2015 | education reform, spirituality, Teaching
There is No God but “That God…” and He’s the Same as Yours. Unless You’re Atheist… or How Social Studies Saved the World “There’s terrorism in the world because they worship that god.” “What God?” I...
by Dawn | Nov 12, 2015 | gratitude, leadership
“Happy Veteran’s Day, Dad!” said Declan. “Were you in the war? I’m glad you’re not dead.” Note to self–Declan should write greeting cards. “Mom, do we have to get him a gift?” he asked. “No. This...
by Dawn | Nov 6, 2015 | family, parenting, Zen
I’m minding my own business relaxing after a long day of work when the boy walks in. “Hey Mom, did you know you can cut your hair with paper scissors?” “Why yes, I did.” I say. The trick is not to overreact. This isn’t some random...
by Dawn | Nov 1, 2015 | food, satire
[Photo credit… the brilliant Sarah Steenland with whom I’ve collaborated on some great kids’ books with more to come. Watch her travel the world as The Cruising Cartoonist. Visit her Amazon Author page as well!] Halloween: Act One–No Costume...
