Musings - on the editor's mind

Lin McJunkin shared her thoughts in a letter to the community a couple of weeks ago, promoting giving the gift of time to kids as priceless. She is right. That effort, bonding with another, is a gift to the self, as well. That is what teachers, coaches and volunteers say.

We cannot make more time, literally. I have a friend who rues time as “the enemy.” Another friend finds time to be an equalizer: the same amount is available to all of us, rich or poor.

Walking through the stacks at the library Saturday, slow became my mantra. We can all slow down. We can’t make more time, but we can move mor...