A Little Sugar Goes A Long Way

Heather and friend — Heather gets a little sugar from a friend. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

It seems we can’t go very long in America without having conversations about race and all the tension that inevitably comes along with it. Someone is constantly stirring up trouble. Yet the U.S. is frequently called a melting pot and has a history steeped in immigration, according to BBC News. So why can’t we see past our differences and simply get along? Continue reading “A Little Sugar Goes A Long Way”

Jathan FinkJanuary 6, 2016Leave a comment

Editorial, Spirit

Never Forget What Happened On 9/11

World Trade Center New York 2001 (Photo courtesy Loco Steve, Flickr)

The tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 have been weighing heavily on my mind the past few days. I’ve been trying to think about what I could do or say to commemorate the event, to honor those that died. But this morning my fourth grade teacher, Pam Casteel, simply reminded us to truly be present today, to notice everything, and I thought that was a wonderful idea. Continue reading “Never Forget What Happened On 9/11”

Jathan FinkSeptember 11, 2015September 11, 2015Leave a comment