Letter from the Committee The Magic of Redemption Fall is officially in session! Or is it in progression, or regression? Wordplay aside, the fall is widely prized as the “favorite” season for its milder temperatures, its vibrant and warm colors, and its heraldry of all spiced and cozy things. Whether it be a wistful few weeks or a flashy few days (depending on where you live), we have the joy of watching nature burst with fiery shades of red, yellow, and orange in a dramatic

Letter from the Committee Self Control “You can choose to eat this one marshmallow. However, if you choose not to eat this marshmallow while I’m gone, then I’ll give you two marshmallows when I return.” This familiar social experiment explores children’s self-control in order to earn greater rewards. In a constant duel between long and short-term gratification, life presents us with daily decisions between restraint and indulgence: Eat that cookie, or drink some more water? M

Letter from the Committee Gentleness A parent whispers, “Be gentle,” to a toddler excitedly meeting their infant sibling; a husband...