We need as many stories about people doing things out of love and looking at what connects us all as a community. Here at TWO IN THE WORLD we hope visitors can come for a minute (or five) to feel like they aren’t all alone. Together we will be exploring a multitude of ways in which we can foster kindness, courage, hope and justice. Our writers/explorers include an artist, filmmaker, teacher, two representatives of Gen Z, and an occasional cat.
More from our Explorers
Penn Center, one of the first schools for formerly enslaved children
In 2010, ten years ago, Bill, Natalie (age 13 then) and I took a trip to Charlottesville, Virginia; Charleston, South Carolina; and St. Helena Island, South Carolina. We were immersing ourselves in history. It was a two-hour drive
Confronting Perfectionism with Sourdough – Part 1
Shortly after the pandemic began, my household acquired a new member: Stan the sourdough starter. Stan’s appearance in our lives was prompted by the concern that we would not be able to obtain bread while in COVID-19 lockdown;
Bowls of Memory
I have been working on a piece conjuring up memories of my Irish ancestors with these bits of cloth and emblems of places and things. My grandfather came from Northern Ireland the year before the Titanic sailed; he
A Teacher’s Perspective on Effective Classrooms, Part 4
The best learning environments honor the important connection between head, hand, and heart. I have made a list of what that means and what it might look like in a dynamic classroom where those three needs are honored
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ART. Such a big word for three letters. What is Art? What is Art’s purpose and place in our lives, community, country and the world? How do we engage with Art? How is Art made? And by whom?
Penn Center, one of the first schools for formerly enslaved children
In 2010, ten years ago, Bill, Natalie (age 13 then) and I took a trip to Charlottesville, Virginia; Charleston, South Carolina; and St. Helena Island, South Carolina. We were immersing ourselves in history. It was a two-hour drive
Confronting Perfectionism with Sourdough – Part 1
Shortly after the pandemic began, my household acquired a new member: Stan the sourdough starter. Stan’s appearance in our lives was prompted by the concern that we would not be able to obtain bread while in COVID-19 lockdown;
Bowls of Memory
I have been working on a piece conjuring up memories of my Irish ancestors with these bits of cloth and emblems of places and things. My grandfather came from Northern Ireland the year before the Titanic sailed; he
A Teacher’s Perspective on Effective Classrooms, Part 4
The best learning environments honor the important connection between head, hand, and heart. I have made a list of what that means and what it might look like in a dynamic classroom where those three needs are honored
TAKE TWO
ART. Such a big word for three letters. What is Art? What is Art’s purpose and place in our lives, community, country and the world? How do we engage with Art? How is Art made? And by whom?