Great Power, Great Responsibility

If I had to choose a favorite superhero, I would choose Spiderman. I know, I know, his outfit could use some updating, but it does have a cool, big spider on the front. I think it is also neat how Spiderman can shoot his sticky web out to a nearby building and use it...

A House Temporarily Divided

I know you have seen the car tag with the words…”A House Divided” and two different college teams represented on each side. Yep, we have one of those tags. Our tag has a big “A” on one side and a big “G” on the other. That is...

Giving Thanks for Hope

One of my students asked me what “Black Friday” is all about. As I answered his question, I found myself thinking that “Black Thursday” is a more appropriate term if you have a loved one missing from your celebration on Thanksgiving. I try not...

Who’s flying your plane?

It’s been another busy week with people consumed with talk about our world and the future. I try to stay away from watching the news during weeks like this because it is so easy for me to feel anxious just listening to the news reporters. My personality is one...

Man’s Plans

The Holt Rowland Foundation blog is back! I never really intended to take a break; that was never my plan. You know how it is. You make a plan and you like to follow it, right? I like plans. Plans are thought out and structured and organized and devised for a reason....