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In this column, I will focus on some general assumptions and mistakes we make about our kids. If we think a bit differently, we might be able to make a bigger impact on our kids. Here is a mistake many of us make: “Since I am pretty smart and have achieved a lot, my kids should also be high achieving.”
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By Peter Janhunen In 1944, as he oversaw global operations of the United States Army, General George C. Marshall received a
Read moreOver the past 20 years or so, parents have significantly shifted their priorities. Instead of focusing a large portion of their lives on themselves and their interests, they have devoted more time, money, and energy on their children in hopes that it will help launch them into stable and successful adults.
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The American Constitution protects two groups of individual rights. In the first group are those rights named in the Constitution, such as freedom of speech and the right to a jury trial. In the second, are rights that many consider fundamental, but which are not named in the Constitution, including the right to travel and the right to privacy.
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During the mid-19th century, travel through Loudoun County was difficult since many roads were muddy during wet seasons, and using horses to ride or pull wagons was slow. The C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad in Maryland both offered travel/shipping options to those near the Potomac River who could cross it when river conditions permitted. But the canal was prone to shutting down during droughts and freezes, and crossing the river with cargo was risky and cumbersome.
Read moreThis is the time of year when high school seniors begin making their decisions on where they will be going to college next year. It is a time filled with anxiety and worry about whether they will get into their dream school. In my work with students and their families, I have learned that there are multiple paths toward a degree. I would like to share with you a menu of options that might be a better path for your student.
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It is often easier to understand the American Constitution by comparing it to current events in other nations. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a case in point. In broad terms, our Constitution has two main purposes: first, it sets the “rules of the road” for how our governments—state and federal—operate, and, second, it identifies certain fundamental rights held by all Americans, guaranteeing those rights against government intrusion. This article looks at how these issues are being handled in Russia today and compares that to our Constitutional tradition.
Read moreIn the late 17th and early 18th centuries, quilting was brought to North America by English and Dutch settlers as a practical and artistic community craft. In the 1730s, quilting came to Loudoun with Quakers who moved from Bucks County, PA, to Waterford. The Quakers highly valued women’s sewing skills.
Read moreWhen my children were in middle school, I was told by their coaches that they were very good at their respective sports. I should begin giving them the advanced training so that they would be in the running for college scholarships. They were each 12 years old when these comments began. I was, of course, very excited to hear this. I was very proud of my kids and a bit relieved to think that I no longer had to worry about how we were going to pay for college.
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To people in these parts, Patsy Cline hardly needs an introduction, but most may be unaware of her connections to Loudoun County.
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