Tag: Teaches

How My Autistic Daughter Teaches Me Patience

Miami, a city that never sleeps, pulsates with energy. The streets buzz, people rush, and time races. In this whirlwind, I find myself caught, always chasing something. My patience wears thin, and my temper flares. Enter my little girl, a bundle of joy with a world of her own. Her melodies, thoug...

8 Ways Hiking Teaches You About Life (And Falling Down Hills)

Let’s get one thing straight: I’m no stranger to falling down hills — both literally and metaphorically. It’s like life has a way of saying, “Hey, you’re getting a little too comfortable there. Let’s spice things up a bit.” And so, I’ve found mys...

What Local Government Teaches Us

The other night, I did something I hadn’t done in a longtime — I went to my local town council meeting. Before the meeting, I had been outside flyering with fellow South Jersey Progressive Democrats. We hit a bunch of local council meetings over the course of a few days, asking people to...

Joy. A Trans Kid Teaches It.

His laugh is unmistakable. I could hear it in a crowded theater, down the block, anywhere, and I would instantly know it and see his face in my mind. Big, deep dimples, eyes crinkled almost shut, wide smile, absolute impish delight beaming from him. That’s my boy. My middle son, who has ...

Vikings Teaches Rape Culture

I’ve just begun watching the just-past-its-expiration-date series Vikings, and I’m loving it. I knew I would, since I am a history buff and have gorged previously on shows like The Last Kingdom, Versailles, and just about any other ‘some dude conquers some kingdom&rs...

What Dementia Teaches Us About Human Behavior

If you’ve ever visited a loved one in a nursing facility where the majority of residents suffer from dementia, you’ll notice one thing very quickly. If you approach a person suffering from dementia with an upbeat demeanor, they will almost always respond to you in a similar manner. ...