When Jon and I went to the U2 concert in late June, I merely expected to have an excellent time rocking out. I didn’t expect that it would spark a full summer of serious reflection on the way my soul has been formed by listening to U2 over the past three decades. Continue reading “U2 kept my soul tender: Reflections on the profound influence of the world’s most famous band”
Meet My Teacher: Jeni Britton Bauer
A few weeks ago, I finally got to meet the woman who taught me everything I know about making awesome ice cream. Continue reading “Meet My Teacher: Jeni Britton Bauer”
Meet My Teacher: Why Mem Fox rocks
Who is interested in a lively discussion about the virtues of phonics versus the “whole language” approach to reading instruction? Or the life of an eccentric Australian author? Or just a cute picture of our kids? You are? Read on. Continue reading “Meet My Teacher: Why Mem Fox rocks”