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...
by Patti Miinch | Apr 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
The first few months are typically a somewhat “slow” time for me. The busy holiday season (Thanksgiving and Christmas) is past, and earlier nightfalls and cold temperatures bring quiet evenings spent relaxing and preparing for the busy-ness of Spring and Summer. The...
by Patti Miinch | Apr 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Over the years, I’ve encountered more than a few quotes about obstacles and opportunities. Quite a few of those quotes remind us that what we see — obstacle or opportunity — depends on our mindset. And I believe that’s true to a very large degree. You may identify...
