Jason Irwin: Two Poems
the bejeweled pimp, flashing his Come to Daddy
devil’s grin, at the midwestern girl with stars
in her eyes whose just ridden for over thirty hours,
trying to escape her life
February 26, 2026 · 12 Comments
Stephanie Van Hook: Why Mister Rogers Is the Role Model We Need Right Now
The unconventional children’s television pioneer celebrated dignity and kindness in the age of mass media. Rogers says that in times of “scary news,” of tragedy and disaster, his mother taught … Continue reading
September 1, 2018 · 1 Comment
Fred Rogers: On Strength, Love, and Heroism
When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot … Continue reading
October 20, 2017 · 1 Comment
Jose Padua: And When Lilacs Bloom There Will Be Time Enough for Both Anger and Light
After dinner one evening my daughter asks, “What if I grow up to have anger issues?” It feels like a summer night with the warm weather newly arrived and it’s … Continue reading
August 17, 2015 · 2 Comments
