By Major Shannon Vaughn When most people think of the words “innovation” and “Army” they likely think of larger weapons and faster tanks. On Fort McNair, however, the National Defense University (NDU) is building more resilient and mindful leaders than ever before. Through a program sponsored by the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and […]
Defining Self-Compassion to Succeed
By Kate Miller Ah, February the month of amore, love, agape, ai, anpu, habb, grå, sneha, and yes, even more words to describe love is upon us. February is the month right after January, and January is the month we swore to ourselves that this time we would see our goals through. We would finally […]
Safe Place, Safe Space event at Westminster Church
Attention Southwest youth: If you are looking for something to do this December, come and join other young people on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Westminster Church, 400 I St. SW, from 4-7 p.m, for activities, art, a DJ, and good times. Open to all ages 14+. Food will be provided. Check their website for more […]
St. Matthew’s Annual Christmas Tree Giveaway and Holiday Party!
By Hannah Wright Osborn and Pastor Philip Huber Continuing the tradition of giving out Christmas Trees and celebrating good tidings with the Southwest community, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church is excited to host this year’s annual Christmas tree giveaway in its brand-new building. Construction is over, the new church is open and the community is welcome! […]
Picture Books of the Past: Reading Old Master Paintings at the Museum of the Bible
By Sheila Wickouski Picture Books of the Past: Reading an Old Master Painting at the Museum of the Bible offers a look at what is behind the art. This stunning collection of 64 European masterworks from between the 14th and 19th centuries were created in a time when few were literate. The exhibit unfolds in […]
Global Music for a Labyrinthine Journey into Meditation
By Kate McPhaul I love to hunt, like a scavenger, for special gems in DC, especially Southwest DC. In my experience, there are so many stimulating events to choose from every week: concerts, community events, church services, lectures, panel discussions, museums, marches and much, much more. It’s amazing how much is going on in this […]
September Transitions
By Kate Miller September! That time of year when pumpkin spice comes out. Kids go back to school. The trees start to lose their leaves, and the holidays are barreling down. While September happens for everyone of all ages, I was particularly interested in what moms feel this time of year and wanted to know […]