


Resilient Children Part 2
When accused of getting her pink outfit all dirty when she was young, my daughter promptly corrected her by saying "I'm not dirty, I'm all covered in Fun!"
Like I shared in Resilient Children Part 1, creative problem solving in response to…

Resilient Children (Part One)
Okay I could tell stories about this all day. For example, yesterday I was picking my daughter up from an afterschool sport, cross country running. The teacher had that close call look on her face, and as a parent of a woodsy girl, I expected…

The Birth of the First Bard (UK Art of Mentoring)
This was a creative portrayal of an ancient celtic story at the UK 2012 AoM, featuring Margo Henderson and the Musicians: Cosmo, Carrie, Anna and Caspar When was the first bard born ? what is the role of the artist and storyteller in reclaiming…

Extended Family Adoption and the Future Generations
Since 1996, I've been mentoring youth, including this young man to my left, Luka Negoita. Occasionally I get to know the family, deeper bonds form, sometime rites of passage are facilitated and what develops is an adoption…

Maple Syrup: Making Sweet Connections
It's that time of year again. The breeze is moist, the cardinals singing, and the snow is like mash potatoes. I love the seasonal ritual. It's a real rut-breaker. It's not based on the clock or date on my calender. To catch the…