Piano, Music, and Identity
My father bought a grand piano when I was 2 years old and my sister was 5 because he believed that there would be beautiful
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September 23, 2021
growing up
My Regrets and Hopes for the Future: Grandparents’ Day
If I’m being honest, I’ve thought more about my grandparents in the past two years than I had in my previous 26 years of
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September 12, 2021
Without My Brothers, I Wouldn’t Be Me
On an early spring day in May, 25 years ago, my grandparents loaded me into the back seat of my grandma’s red Ford Topaz, a
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May 25, 2020
Are Role Models Necessary When You’re Grown?
I have reached a strange age in life when many of my childhood heroes are dead or fallen. Like most life transitions, it
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January 29, 2020
A Life in Letters
This piece may, in some ways, feel a bit antiquated. It’s becoming far more common to type than hand-write. I admit that most
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January 22, 2020
Invited to Walk in Others’ Shoes: The Gift of Working as a Hospital Chaplain
The other night, I went to my friends’ home for dinner. I got to hang out with their two young girls while I was there. It
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November 23, 2019
What We Love | Empowering Compliments for Girls
“A major task of parenting is communicating your values to children. Don’t let an avoidable linguistic habit send an
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January 23, 2019
6 Extracurricular Activities That Help Kids Develop Social and Emotional Maturity
For most parents, raising a child is a beautiful but challenging experience. When your child is shy or introverted, one of
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January 6, 2019
Playing with Nature: How to Spark Creativity at a Young Age
Children are constantly learning, growing and creating. Especially young children, who are easily influenced by any and
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January 4, 2019
Charm School and Learning to Stand
I’m trying to explain charm school to my daughter. Is this even still a thing? Do mothers still sign their girls up for
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October 17, 2018
