by Patti Miinch | Jul 24, 2023 | Uncategorized, write, writer, writing
I’m conflicted. On one hand, I’m excited to share this and want the accountability. On the other, to put it into words for others to read causes me to feel . . . vulnerable. But here it is: I’ve started writing a book. Wait. That’s not exactly true. I’ve started...
by Patti Miinch | Jul 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
I recently embarked on a 17-day trip to Colorado and Minnesota. On the 13 1/2 hour drive to CO Springs, the 13 hour drive to Prior Lake, and the 9 hour drive back to Missouri, I had plenty of time to think about why I embrace travel. For me, travel offers glimpses...
by Patti Miinch | Jun 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Rosa Parks . . . Corrie ten Boom . . . Martin Luther . . . Ida B Wells . . . Mahatma Gandhi . . . Nelson Mandela . . . Dietrich Bonhoeffer . . . These individuals — and others — have been on my mind as I’ve read news reports about the recent actions of several major...
by Patti Miinch | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
For some reason, this post went live and then disappeared, so I’m trying to post it again. The concept of reconciliation is one I’ve pondered quite often at least the past seven months. On one hand, I’ve spent considerable time thinking about how to restore a...
by Patti Miinch | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
I wish I had a dollar for every time in my adult live I’ve asked, “Any questions?” As a teacher, there were probably only a few days a year that I didn’t ask, at least one time every class period, if anyone had any questions. I’ve also said it to my own children over...
