Piano Lessons

A couple of weeks ago, I played the piano for the kids to sing at Vacation Bible School at my church. Of course it’s not “my church.” Still–“church”–it’s not something I merely “attend.” Like a play, a...

Piano Lessons

A couple of weeks ago, I played the piano for the kids to sing at Vacation Bible School at my church. Of course it’s not “my church.” Still–“church”–it’s not something I merely “attend.” Like a play, a...

A Parenting Perspective

One of the most important books I have read in recent years is David Brooks’ The Social Animal (Random House, 2011). Later, I saw Mr. Books speaking and responding to questions on the weekend “Books TV” feature on CSPAN2. And he said something important: “You don’t...

A Parenting Perspective

One of the most important books I have read in recent years is David Brooks’ The Social Animal (Random House, 2011). Later, I saw Mr. Books speaking and responding to questions on the weekend “Books TV” feature on CSPAN2. And he said something...