by sworel | Jul 31, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Michael W. Smith grappled with his own identity issues in his song “A Place in this World.” He talks about a heart that is hopeful and a head full of dreams. He was looking for a reason, his place in this world. In the seventies, Diana Ross asked similar questions...
by sworel | Jul 24, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Don’t quite know why, but I am always surprised when I realize a new friend was adopted as a child. I guess I assume that everyone who was adopted has common features or characteristics. But that is really not true. And there is such a difference between being...
by sworel | Jul 17, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Not too long ago I announced my retirement from Stoneybrooke. I have one more year as the head of school and then it is time for “what’s next.” I have been giving that new life assignment quite a bit of thought the last few years. Along the way, I came across this...
by sworel | Jul 10, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Life magazine used to have some amazing pictures. The spreads would depict everyday life in such a positive way. Families were nestled around the dinner table, couples looked longingly into each other’s eyes and grandparents showed their delight as they pushed the...
by sworel | Jul 3, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Tomorrow we celebrate our independence. In June 1776, representatives from the 13 colonies met as the Continental Congress in order to consider our nation’s options. On July 2nd, they voted for independence from Great Britain. And two days later on the fourth, they...
by sworel | Jun 26, 2017 | 2017, Musings
Years ago, a teenager named Brian Moore wrote an essay on what he thought heaven will be like. In part, he wrote: “In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. One wall was covered with small index card files. They stretched from floor to...
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