Freedom, Sacrifice, and the Blessed Hope
On the last Monday of May, as our nation pauses to observe Memorial Day, we join millions of Americans in honoring the brave men and …
Loss of a Maplewood Academy Legend Evan Swanson leaves educational legacy
Maplewood Academy has lost a legend. It’s not enough to say that Evan Swanson worked at Maplewood—he poured his heart and soul into this school. …
Fourth-Grader’s Pet Supply Drive Shows Big Heart for Shelter Animals
As 2024 was coming to a close, at least one boy was working to do good for others. Logan Shaus, a young—and one of the …
The Guy I Would Have Married
“Food fight!” The words interrupted my supper in the college cafeteria. I looked at my two roommates, who were sitting across from me. Their wide …
Heavens on Earth
There is power in a place. The cemetery where your grandmother is buried feels existentially different from your local Whole Foods. Being somewhere meaningful often …