Reflecting on a Vision of United Engagement in Chicago
by Lara Smetana The Crossroads call for blog posts came out during a tense mid-September week during which Chicago was gripped by a Chicago Teacher Union strike. Like many across…
A venture for your consideration: The Left Brain Right Brain Retreat
[Editor's Note: As promised earlier, this is the first in a series of Ventures being put forward by some of you. Steve and Scott's venture is a good beginning, since…
a [dis]organization and a new initiative
by Adam I don’t say it in this way often, but here's the truth: I’m blessed. Besides all those other things (job, family, health), I get to read the work…
problems as pictures
Providence is the home of the Rhode Island School of Design (RIZZ-dee]. This fact was our inspiration to include a third V in this year’s Call for Papers https://sciedxroads.org/callpaper.html: 1)…
a new meeting and new thinking
by Adam We’re getting excited in both of the Crossroads offices, East and West. For me, there’s some snow falling and very soon I’ll get to eat lunch. And, also,…
serious thought
by John For me, Crossroads is a joyous time. The reason for all the happiness is the fellowship. Together in one place are people from various backgrounds and perspectives with…
images
by Adam I took a few pictures, mostly of y'all with your name badges, along with a few from sessions. Take a look at our photo album here, or the…
pages like wings
by John Field biologists are familiar with releasing organisms to the wild. Until today, I was not quite sure I appreciated how such activities could make a person feel. I…
knitting a network
by Adam My loving partner has a mistress, but we have an understanding. I have my own mistress as well, but ... well, I’m getting ahead of myself. Karyn’s other…
trust and sparkles
by Adam Recently, I was taken by John’s writing about trust. He goes beyond a simple description and admiration of being able to find trust, faith, dependability in someone or…