by Admin | Sep 1, 2016 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Philosophy
Dana Faletti Contributor Twitter “Give it some Miracle Grow. That’s what I do.” That was my Nana’s gardening advice. As a kid, I was curious about my grandmother’s penchant for growing fruits and vegetables. Her row house in downtown Pittsburgh had a tiny backyard...
by Admin | Aug 31, 2016 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Philosophy, Wisdom/Advice
Jon Filitti Editor Twitter A while back I was asked to write a “What I Believe” essay for an NPR Radio exercise for one of the local high schools. This is what I shared… “What is right for me is not merely what I want or wish to be right, but what I honestly think is...
by Admin | Aug 30, 2016 | Anxiety/Fear, Blog, Philosophy, Psychology
Francis Sparks Contributor Twitter The image of a Syrian boy with his face caked with blood and dirt, the result of an air strike on the rebel-held neighborhood of Aleppo that destroyed his home, has haunted my thoughts in the last few days. My first reaction was...
by Admin | Aug 29, 2016 | Blog, Psychology
Dana Faletti Contributor Twitter I am bewildered and saddened by the growing number of teen suicides in our community. Why does this keep happening? Why must these bright lights be snuffed out when they are just beginning to shine? My heart aches for the families, the...
by Admin | Aug 26, 2016 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Philosophy, Wisdom/Advice
Jessica Reino Editor Twitter There is something inspiring about watching the Olympic Games. I have always been a fan of many of the events, but the U.S. Women’s Gymnastic Team has particularly caught my interest this year. One of the women is from my home state and...
by Admin | Aug 25, 2016 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Philosophy, Wisdom/Advice
Laura Clydesdale Contributor Twitter I treat my children differently. I know you shouldn’t do that. If you do, you’re certainly not supposed to admit it! Even my son and daughter know that I consciously do this…because I’ve told them. It all started last...
