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3 places to find a good poem—and why you should

October 22, 2015October 22, 2015 wally metts1 Comment

A good poem requires us to slow down, to contemplate mystery, and to ponder the power of words to evoke thoughts, images and emotions.

Posted in commentary, culture, poetryTagged ciardi, dylan thomas, juan herrera, poet laurate, poetry foundation, writer's almanac

true luv weights

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 wally metts5 Comments

I can imagine the new lesson plans in high school English: “how to rate great on a date.

Posted in culture, education, humorTagged e-flirt, grammar, online dating, oxford comma, theGrade

what to do this weekend

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 wally metts4 Comments

Resting is some of the hardest work I do, especially given the ubiquity of my mobile devices.

Posted in culture, faithTagged rest, sabbath, work

why we read to children

September 23, 2015September 23, 2015 wally metts1 Comment

Reading to children is a relational thing. It is what laps were made for.

Posted in books, culture, familyTagged books, children, l'engle, Meghan Gurdon, virtue

bed-time reading privilege

September 18, 2015September 19, 2015 wally metts4 Comments

If there is one thing every kid needs, it’s engaged parents. And one way we engage them is reading to them.

Posted in books, culture, familyTagged adam swift, bed-time reading, privilege

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