Raising Creative Kids: Giving Them a Childhood Filled with Wonder, with Whitney Patterson

A childhood filled with wonder can inspire life-long learning, especially if you’re raising creative kids. We often think we’re not gifted in science, but Discovery Science Place’s Whitney Patterson says nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, Whitney...

Influence in a Flash, How to Make the Most of Five Minute Conversations

I know, I know, even influential people need to slow down a minute and get a conversation right. But, what about a quick fix? Sometimes we need influence in a flash, so we can keep moving. Conversational Treadmills Obviously, some conversations are drawn out. We can’t...

Bra Straps and Other Humiliations

I’m trying really hard to be a grown up. Or, as my son likes to say, I’m “adulting.” Either way, I’m a fan of maturity, but not such a fan of what it takes to get there. Lately, I’m contemplating bra straps and other humiliations. Life-long Learning. Yuck!...

The Month of Love: Is Racial Unity Even Possible? with Ben Sciacca

Imagine working in Chicago’s infamous Cook County juvie jail. Additionally, try to imagine the bitterness on both sides of the bars. You gotta wonder if racial unity is even possible. Could a young white male make a difference? Naturally, some folks might label Ben...

Romance Relief: Cheap and Easy Gals’ Night Out

February is the month of love. But it’s a time of year when we may all need a little romance relief. In honor of love I am wearing Mom’s 1940s heart charm bracelet (pictured left), newly inherited and therefore a little sad. Each unique heart has the name...

Single and Strong with Darlene Marshall

I first met Darlene Marshall at an event for Discovery Science Place. Her obvious love of kids, education, and her beautiful spirit drew me to her instantly. I knew immediately we were going to be life-long friends. When I found out Tony Johnson was her brother, I...