It happens every August, and every August I simply do not understand it. Why is it hotter at 5pm than at noon? There is a cartoon image in my head … Continue reading #52sparks: Patterns
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#52sparks: Morning Routine
As a big sister, this is a really hard thing to write: My brother was right. For years I questioned why my younger brother would get up an hour or … Continue reading #52sparks: Morning Routine
#52sparks: Centered
Growing up I had a very favorite toy: a small white unicorn named Moondancer. With pink hair and a star symbol on her side, she was always the hero of … Continue reading #52sparks: Centered
#52sparks: Photographer’s Choice
My first visit to Portland was for a job interview. It was a a few hours drive from my parents’ home so I got a hotel for the night, interviewed … Continue reading #52sparks: Photographer’s Choice
#52sparks: A Portrait
Seven years ago, Ylvis brought the world a question: What Does the Fox Say? Now, in the age of a Covid-19, Meg has a question: What does a grown-up wear? … Continue reading #52sparks: A Portrait
#52sparks: A Day in the Life
During coffee with a friend on Sunday, one of the many random topics that came up was how to keep track of time during the pandemic. We agreed that being … Continue reading #52sparks: A Day in the Life
#52sparks: Out of Focus
When I was a senior in high school, I had no idea what was going to happen after graduation. I knew that I was supposed to go to college, and … Continue reading #52sparks: Out of Focus
#52sparks: Red, White, and Blue
Webster’s Dictionary defines “patriotism” as: love for or devotion to one’s country. As the 4th of July draws near, it seems important to remember what this term really means. Thanks … Continue reading #52sparks: Red, White, and Blue
#52sparks: Summertime
A friend of mine who teaches high school economics shared an idea with her students that continues to be in my head: We are living through a time that future … Continue reading #52sparks: Summertime
#52sparks: Fatherhood
I am blessed to know men who absolutely adore their children. Since my own father was absent almost all of my life, I turned to other figures to understand what … Continue reading #52sparks: Fatherhood
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