William Summerhill 8/23/21 William Summerhill 8/23/21

A Tale of Two Cities

A mad dash to freedom, some ferried to freedom, others left behind. Why does this look so familiar, and why is this our story to own?

William Summerhill 8/16/21 William Summerhill 8/16/21

The Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but…

Determining what is true from what is false is a skill we need to survive. Communicating truthfully will make or break the bonds of our relationships with others. But is it possible to do either?

William Summerhill 8/9/21 William Summerhill 8/9/21

Open your baskets…

At long last, school is opening across America. But what awaits those who will be teaching, coaching, and directing our children and teens, and what do we have a right to expect of them?

William Summerhill 8/2/21 William Summerhill 8/2/21

Diverse Opinions, Pt. II

The games of the XXXII Olympiad are a showcase of talent and hard work. They also teach us that diversity is a means, and not an end, to our prosperity and survival.

William Summerhill 7/26/21 William Summerhill 7/26/21

Diverse Opinions, Pt. I

Diversity has been part of America’s ethnic and cultural DNA from the Asian migrations of the Ice Age to the Euro-Afro-Asian immigrations that began in the 1600s. Yet accepting it and living with it remain our most vexing challenges.

William Summerhill 7/19/21 William Summerhill 7/19/21

To Know or be Known?

When we reach the end of our days, and in all points in between the cradle and the grave, is knowing more important than being known—loving than being loved?

William Summerhill 7/12/21 William Summerhill 7/12/21

Controlling Interests

Is life best lived when we are in control, out of control, or somewhere in between?

William Summerhill 7/3/21 William Summerhill 7/3/21

We didn’t start the fireworks…

July 4th marks more than a once-and-done declaration: it captures the incendiary vision that lies at the very core of our identity and purpose.

William Summerhill 6/27/21 William Summerhill 6/27/21

There but for the Grace of God…

When we find ourselves surviving a close call in life, how do we make sense of the “what if” possibilities that trouble our minds?

William Summerhill 6/20/21 William Summerhill 6/20/21

The Child is Father of the Man

Having a father, and being a father, connects us to what once was, what is, and what will be.

William Summerhill 6/14/21 William Summerhill 6/14/21

For Which it Stands

On this 233rd anniversary of the adoption of our American Flag, it is good that we take time to recall why this national symbol commends our allegiance like no other.

William Summerhill 6/6/21 William Summerhill 6/6/21

The Five People I Married

June launches our annual four-month season during which most weddings take place. But when people say “I Do,” who is it that they are really marrying?