by ryan | Mar 9, 2019 | Pretium
Deceptively known as the Gillette Castle, this mansion was built in the early 1900’s. Though I tried, I was unable to find an inspiring story about the home or its owner (a wealthy actor). In contrast to last week’s story on Hale who was poor and is...
by ryan | Dec 19, 2018 | Pretium
“And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon: and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the holy ghost, that he should not see death, before...
by ryan | Nov 17, 2018 | Pretium
Enthusiasm With advances in technology, access to fundamental needs are, for many, more accessible than in years past. Preparing dinner is no longer an all-day commitment, doing laundry no longer requires manual labor, individual gardens are rare and are almost never...
by ryan | Mar 3, 2017 | Pretium
Friendship “A friend is someone you want to be when you want to be alone.” Evan shared this definition with me in eighth grade and is one whom I often wish I could be with when I need to be alone. He also taught me that a good friend comes to your home and politely...
by ryan | Feb 1, 2017 | Pretium
More than Potential Like the farmer who recognizes that losing a seed, sprout, or grown plant before the season ends will ultimately diminish his harvest, it is important for us to recognize and value life through each of its stages. To say that an acorn is not an oak...
by ryan | Jan 2, 2017 | Pretium
Apathy As a young teacher, I found myself most concerned with noisy students and high energy classes. I was afraid of having a student act out, or worse, having the entire class revolt and take over my lecture. Now, instead, my fears are quite different. Surprisingly,...
