Today, I invoke the Thumper Theory as a way of marking Independence Day. I am at an unprecedented loss for things to say that will celebrate the United States of …
If You Listen You Will Learn
Believe it or not, sometimes I run out of words. That is why there has been a gap in blogposts. Almost always, it helps me to stop and to listen. …
New Board Members and Officers are Announced
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is pleased to announce and welcome new members and officers to the board of directors effective June 5, 2018. Joining the board are Jacqueline …
For Learning’s Sake: The Purpose of Higher Education
Some questions inspire startlingly simple answers. My grandfather had euphemisms at the ready for self-evident questions: “Is fat meat greasy?”, “Is the Pope Catholic?”, “Does a bear sh*t in the …
Food for Thought: Why Hunger Haunts So Many College Students
On April 3, the Washington Post published the recent release of data documenting hunger and other basic needs unmet among college students. The piece cited several surveys, but focused on …
What is Good
I’m reminding you to remind me to look for the good. It is still there and may be shining even brighter on these dark days. In more ways than I …