Sometimes students are heroes to teachers
Judith Sutherland recalls the day she and her classmates saved her first-grade teacher from the noisy, dizzying nightmare of a horrifying mouse.
A strong spirit who continues to inspire
Her grandmother's spirit was strong and bright enough to pass to Judith Sutherland her love of stories, children and dogs.
Life lessons learned from grandparents make us richer
Judith Sutherland remembers her grandparents as happy and resourceful people who had very little but were rich in all the ways that count.
Approach life with the right attitude
If Judith Sutherland could give any piece of advice to parents of very young children, it would be to teach them to both win and lose gracefully.
Take the time to enjoy September
Judith Sutherland reminds us, there are a finite number of September mornings to revel in, and each is a gift worthy of celebration.
Feeling the joy of quiet moments
There are days that seem uneventful, but there is no doubt there are countless individuals who would give anything for a quiet existence.
Make the time for joyful escapes
Judith Sutherland recalls a family vacation from earlier this year and ponders the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
A season of beginnings and endings
The enormous step children take when they start school is such a bittersweet moment for parents everywhere.
Music is a balm like nothing else
Judith Sutherland revels in her anniversary gift — tickets to a Vince Gill concert to be held at Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall in August.
Appreciate the treasures you have
Judith Sutherland's life has been filled with all sorts of wonderful animals, simply there from her earliest memory.
