The Lens: I was talking with my sister-in-law. The conversation wound its way around to the current mood in the US. We live in a mean, callous time. We have become a nation of people who are rude to each…
Hubba-Hubba Jason Momoa
The Lens: I had never heard of Jason Mamoa. That’s not to say I hadn’t seen him. If you go to IMDb.com, often the first preview you see is of the studly Momoa in his new show. I just didn’t know…
Surround Yourself
The Lens: There is an inspirational saying attributed to Oprah Winfrey that pops up frequently on social media: “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” I was reminded of that quote yesterday. My morning routine includes reading…
Ascribing Meaning
The Lens: I wonder if George Lucas had any idea the unprecedented and unmatched franchise he was about to build when he created Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. If I remember correctly, he had a vision beyond the…
Butte Hole
The Lens: This post is a bit of an intersection of my Misunderstandings and Lost in Translations posts. When I was teaching 1st grade, I got pretty good at deciphering my students writing. At their level, spelling was de-emphasized when it…
Jeopardy and Bloom’s Taxonomy
The Lens: I guess you could call my household Jeopardy fans. We have watched it for years. And yet, I have always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the show. “Why” is always a good question. So, I’ll…
I am an American
The Lens: What exactly does that mean? In these United States, it seems there has always been a huge point of contention as to who, exactly, is an American. My best guess is that when we established the United States,…
Silly Injuries
The Lens: My husband and I have a vacation home in the mountains. For some reason, homeowner chores don’t seem so much like chores in the mountains as they do at home. It’s been a hot summer in the mountains.…
All the Mothers Jumped Up
The Lens: Motherhood is a transformative event. It changes you. I would guess most of us become mothers willingly. We understand, even if we don’t have the full picture, we are choosing to bring another life to this earth. Having…