No nation, no society, and no international order can call itself just and humane if it measures its success solely by power or prosperity while neglecting those who live at the margins. Indeed, Christ’s love for the least and the forgotten compels us to reject every form of selfishness that leaves the poor and the vulnerable invisible.

Yes! While those "feisty" kids can be hard, they are also so very important to teach. The number of times I have to say to some students, "That's a great question. I haven't thought about it. Here's how I'd start thinking about this...."

I want there to be a day when I don’t have to share this speech anymore

A website has appeared in the USA that records the costs of operations in Iran every second.

Same, Toad, same.

I grew up in Northern Virginia, and say “wizard” in a standard American accent. But in the title of the book/movie? It becomes “wiz-ahhd of Oz,” like my dad who grew up in Queens would say it. Must poll my siblings….

Thing 2 is a noticed. Their observations certainly make our walks richer.

The Consulate of Switzerland is trolling us now. Can’t say we don’t deserve it!

A reminder that fascism eats everyone; its appetites run wide and deep.

The purpose of education is not to outperform a computer; it is to enrich the life that the computer will never have.

The canton where my mom grew up.

No 🗳️. No ballots. Just ✋s in the air. In Glarus 🇨🇭, democracy lives in the open. Each spring, thousands gather for the Landsgemeinde, a tradition where laws are decided by a show of ✋s. From climate action to youth votes, this is democracy - 🇨🇭 style. ow.ly/sQ7C50WtrGM

Our local NPR runs a show called “pipe dreams” on Sunday nights. It’s straight organ music and it’s lovely. But of course, I have to laugh every time they announce the show name.