February 4, 2012
I have long advocated leaving children alone with no easy distractions (television, computers) so that they can experience boredom, a constructive, fertile boredom that is not to be confused with the trapped boredom one can feel in, for instance, an uninspiring classroom. What a gift when a parent says, “Go find something to do,” instead of [...]
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September 18, 2011
In Portland, OR today more than 35,000 people walked and ran in Race for the Cure to raise money for breast cancer research, early detection and education. The energy of the crowd was peaceful and joyous—in part because of how seamlessly and carefully the huge event was organized—nothing for participants to fret about—plenty of information [...]
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