Learning Curve: Teaching in a New Era

By Monika L. Wolniak As a new parent, I have seen the transition of teaching and e-learning through friends who have children of their own. I have heard the stories of how difficult it is. I heard from other parents about how their child is coping, ask about when they...

Championing Camaraderie

My daughter and her softball traveling team have finally been able to start playing games! YAY!! We were not sure if this season was even going to happen.  We were all so happy! The first time they got to run out on the field was the end of May.  This was...

Intercontinental Transmission and the Family

Since the first known case of COVID-19 discovered in Wuhan, China, the world has experienced widespread infections of the deadly virus.  Initially, the issues seemed like an isolated occurrence far away from the United States; that is until other countries began...

Gatherings: In Jeopardy

In early August, the city of Peoria, IL made international news for their 10th annual “White Trash Bash” that occurred on August 1, 2020.  So, what is the “White Trash Bash”? It’s an annual party on the Illinois River in East Peoria, Illinois. Many people gather...