Standing Firm: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Denise DiNoto
"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm." – Abraham Lincoln The quote from Abraham Lincoln resonates deeply when reflecting on the life and work of Denise DiNoto.
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Knots That Won’t Hold
The Space Just Inside the Door The room held two, yet little passed between. One stood just inside the doorway—not quite arrived, not yet gone. The other moved…
Ash Before Flame: What Rises in the Stillness
Some changes are hard to pinpoint. A once-enjoyed activity may quietly fall away without much thought. A familiar place might feel different, even though nothing obvious has changed.
The Echo of Almost
Some moments in life are defined not by what happens, but by what does not. They are shaped by choices we leave behind, by words we choose not to say, and by paths we decide not to follow.
The Space Between School and Home
Last Friday, as most families prepared for the weekend, the White House released its proposed education budget. The proposal includes a recommendation that could alter the structure of after-school and summer learning programs nationwide.
Balancing Care and Cost: What Medicaid Means for Mental Health
As Congress works through this year’s federal budget, one topic is drawing more attention: Medicaid. While it might not always make the headlines, decisions about how this program is funded could have a lasting impact on how people across the country access mental health and substance use services.
One More Step
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." – Thomas Edison At first glance, these words appear reassuring.
Skimming Light
It is late summer, the kind of evening when heat clings to wood and skin, even after the sun has slipped behind the trees. A dock stretches out over the water, quiet except for the occasional creak beneath bare feet.
Threaded Fire
There are times when a person returns, and everything seems almost the same. The door still opens easily. The chair waits exactly where it was left. A familiar voice echoes faintly down the hall.
The Shape of Reception
At a dinner party, someone begins telling a story— a story about a flight delay, and a memory of thunderstorms and kids stomping in puddles at recess.