The sacred exists in the everyday.

I scribbled the first 5 lines of this poem 23 years ago, when I was terrified & leaving home. This morning, I finished it. I hope it helps others.

This is really cool.

I spent A LOT of time in the basement of this wonderful place during my undergrad years. I wouldn’t trade that time for anything!

Mary Oliver:

Your son made my son’s day with that autograph. Thank you!

If our children only hear stories of hate, they will become those stories. Here is a tool to help children write about peace in a troubled world. Teachers, parents, friends, feel free to use this learning tool. I'll be happy to share any poems your children write.

I've probably read this poem 100 times, but when the world seems particularly gone to hell, it still brings me to tears.

STOP THE COUNT!!!

Iowa is 6-0 when scoring points this season.

History and geography are inextricably entwined. This is a fascinating thread.

Longer tables not higher walls! Give away the dignity you want to receive.. Give empathy to everyone on the way Give the respect everyone deserves Give love away…you will have no regret Wish to others you don’t know the same you wish to your own… And dream away a better

"The love of our neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say to him, ‘What are you going through?’” —Simone Weil

Congratulations!! Homecoming King and Queen.

This poem resonates with me on All Saints Day.

Effective teachers don't center their approach on rules, but rather on relationships, routines, & expectations. Prioritizing these over rules means spending less time enforcing them. When you invest in relationships, routines, & expectations, rule enforcement becomes less needed

Caught Marshall Meeder on his way off the field after his game-winning field goal. “It’s a great day to be a Hawkeye.”

Hilarious moment on the Iowa postgame radio show as Gary Dolphin and Marshall Meeder become acquainted. #Hawkeyes

52 years of doing this and I’ve never experienced a season like this. The resiliency of this team is amazing and it starts with the head coach. See you in Indy, Hawks.