Poetry
Why I Always Begin with Poetry
A love letter to Andrea Gibson, sunbeams, and open-hearted storytellers
Power of Art
On Slowing Down & Looking Closely
Curiosity and attention are the muscles that help us resist apathy
News and Politics
Welcome to Our New Home!
And why the small choices we make matter
Creative Imagination
Describing What's Possible
Finding language that inspires hope and creates possibility
Power of Art
Performance Matters
Don’t succumb to the cynicism that tells you it doesn’t
Culture
The Power of Ordinary Bravery
Lessons from our first and smallest heroes
Culture
Putting Children First
Join me in a thought experiment
Power of Art
The Persistence of Beauty
A love letter to subway musicians
Education
The Magic of Middle School Band
How to cultivate passion and purpose