Opinion – Judy Harris: What’s not to love about university students? Always much to learn
“Learning never exhausts the mind.” Leonardo da Vinci Thirty-three years on university faculties. What’s not to love about university students?…
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Opinion – Judy Harris: Once upon a time in a country called Yugoslavia — and there was cilim
“We have spilt an ocean of blood for the brotherhood and unity of our peoples and we shall not allow…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Clap, clap, wiggle, wiggle; reminder of 10th Amendment meaning
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited to it by the States, are reserved…
Opinion – Judy Harris: The essence of a champion as exemplified in a track competition
“To be a champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being…
Opinion – Judy Harris: A Fulbright group finds the ancient peace of Cheop’s Pyramid in Egypt
“When Moses was alive, these pyramids were a thousand years old. Here began the history of architecture. Here people learned…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Sharing a part of a history about Terry Connor’s tenure at TMU
Sharing a bit of history here, in honor of the Olympics, and reflecting a personal interest in documenting “The Essence…
Opinion – Judy Harris: What a lucky day, the day I wore my red shoes on my walk
“Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.” Albert Einstein There are several fellow walkers I see occasionally when our…
Opinion – Judy Harris: The fascination of words — and they often become poems
“A powerful agent is the right word.” Mark Twain If someone asked if I was a poet, I’d answer that…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Lessons from kindergartners
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than how it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela In…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Understanding the 38th parallel . . .and the ramifications of war
“If we let Korea down, the Soviets will keep right on going and swallowing up one place after another.” —…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Poems, friendship, and kindness — a tribute to all
“Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.”– Khalil Gibran One of my favorite coaches in recent years at…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Reducing prejudice? It’s so easy to be a bigot today
“The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either—but right through…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Remembering — with heavy heart — my visit to Jerusalem’s Children’s Memorial
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than how it treats its children.” Nelson Mandela The last…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Clap, clap, rock, paper, scissors; sobering experience in children’s game
“Learn to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” Leonardo da Vinci Our 1999 fellowship paired Jordan and Israel….
Opinion – Judy Harris: Getting better at teaching — and thanking those who made it possible
“Hope is a thing with feathers that perches on the soul.” – Emily Dickinson It was that time again. Got…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Prejudice — how to reduce it, combat it, and stop the evil? First, understand it
“The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either—but right through…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Touch the ages, cherish the memories — travel for the shared experiences
“For auld lang syne, my jo; For auld lang syne.” — Robert Burns I happened to be at NKU and…
Opinion – Judy Harris: ‘Learn how to see’ — and what I saw in Gaza in 1997 on a Fulbright trip
“Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” Leonardo da Vinci Through the US Department of Education’s…
Opinion — Judy Harris: Lessons from students brought joy to my life (what a difference a hug makes)
(Editor’s note: Welcome Judy Harris, retired educator, writer, and community volunteer as the Northern Kentucky Tribune‘s newest columnist. She will…