Currents September 2025 (English & Spanish)
I was recently chatting with some young teenage girls about how they felt about going back to school. Summer break had ended, and even though the temperature was still high,…
The Wisdom of Deep Gratitude (English & Spanish)
Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. Something tingles inside of me…
Hand-Me-Down Endowments of Wisdom (English & Spanish)
The word endowment is tied to learning and wisdom in several ways. An endowment is a gift. It might be money given to an institution such as a college. Or…
We Are Our Own Expert (English & Spanish)
“What would you do in my situation?” As an attorney, this is a question I commonly get from clients. The law is complex, and it can often be difficult to…
It Is Never Too Late to Learn Something New (English & Spanish)
When I was young, I thought my future was already mapped out. I had the timeline down to a science: finish middle school, breeze through high school, and graduate college…
Curiosity Killed the Cat and Other Lies Our Parents Told Us (English & Spanish)
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. ~Dorothy Parker Curiosity killed the cat, they told us—a reminder, a warning, an admonition or an advice whispered…
What Can I Learn from This? (English & Spanish)
Yesterday, I went on a little adventure with my two adult children who have been home for the summer. We drove out of the desert where we live into some…
Currents September 2024
IYKYK (If you know, you know). This acronym often accompanies memes on social media. What if we change the emphasis by changing the last letter: IYKYG (If you know, you…
Lessons on Growth From My Granddaughter
Last month I had the glorious opportunity to visit another state to see my married children and spend precious time with my grandchildren. My oldest granddaughter is almost two and…
Each New Day
Seeking after knowledge and wisdom is a powerful way for each of us to reach and grow, to improve our circumstances and lift those around us. Education unlocks the gateways…
Education Aligned with Potential
Is the education our children are receiving on par with their potential?” — Oliver Van DeMille, A Thomas Jefferson Education The question of what is to be done to effectively…
On Knowing the Unknowable—Meditations on the Sea at Sunset
I have been thinking, this summer, about the sea. It is a far cry from the baked dry desert heat of my mountain home, a heat that withers even the…