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...

Letter from the Committee Goodness I’m good. It’s fine. True or not, these phrases are almost a reflex in our culture today. Is anyone...

Letter from the Committee Kindness “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”  Samuel Clemens (better...

Letter from the Committee Peace What seems like every day, headlines are filled with news of fresh outbursts of conflict and growing...

Letter from the Committee Joy It is more contagious than the flu, and bursts without warning. It is lighter than a feather but can bow...

Letter from the Committee Love Painted eggs, resurrection rolls, Passover seders… the cross. Easter traditions, old and new, symbolically...

Letter from the Committee Flexibility   “PIVOT!... PIVOT!” These infamous words remind us of a classic scenario where several friends...

Letter from the Committee Patience Happy birthday, Alumni Post!! This month, we celebrate five wonderful years with you, our audience! As...

Letter from the Committee Resilience Kids are resilient. If you have ever been out on a challenging hike, you have probably noticed the...

Letter from the Committee Sacrifice In the moment of greatest peril, the hero dashes in to confront the threat. They deal with their...