Essays

My brother, who somehow became both an engineer and a musician, has a phrase he reminds me of often. “You have to tune the instrument.” Coming from him, it makes perfect sense. Engineers know that neglected equipment eventually fails. Musicians know that

A preschool teacher declined to warn the children away from the swings: "Why? They only do it once." I gave my kids glass cups for the same reason. Discipline and disciple come from the same root — and the tuition rises with time.