by Autumn Lockett | May 22, 2020 | Opinion
My family and I have been sequestered in our home since March 13. My husband has taken full charge of our four children – ages 13, 7, 4 and 2 – during the day while I work from my makeshift closet office. Research about the impact of this unprecedented seclusion upon...
by Mitch Randall | May 21, 2020 | Opinion
Physical distancing measures created an alternate universe for college students in 2020 – shortened semesters, closed dorms, online classrooms and geographical barriers between dear friends. Now, schools are attempting to honor graduates with noble and inspiring...
by Kristyn Arnold | May 19, 2020 | Opinion
My local school district usually schedules 10 days for spring break. As a working parent, I have always felt this was preposterously long. The day before spring break 2020 was about to start, our district announced the break would extend to a full two weeks, just to...
by Ken Sehested | May 8, 2020 | Opinion
Those of a certain age likely share my childhood church experiences of Mother’s Day. During the service, the oldest and youngest mothers present were recognized. All women were offered carnations to wear – pink if your mother was living, white if deceased. And, of...
by Mary Elizabeth Hanchey | May 7, 2020 | Opinion
A season that is often full of celebration is careening toward us during a time of physical isolation. Many churches are in the habit of marking these celebrations as a community – recognition of seniors, celebration of Sunday School teachers, youth volunteers and...
