June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 derekmaul

Smoke on the water, bell-ringing at church and grandparent joy

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 derekmaul

let’s stop over-scheduling, over-entertaining, and over-supervising our children!

September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 derekmaul

“A grandchild in motion tends to stay in motion” – Newton’s (lesser known) first law of grand-parenting

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 derekmaul

don’t hinder the little children…

September 8, 2015September 8, 2015 derekmaul

learning – and living – as a spiritual gift

April 9, 2014April 9, 2014 derekmaul

notes from a rainy day in Connecticut

July 14, 2013July 14, 2013 derekmaul

Sunday = “Grateful Day” #thankful for this life!

November 27, 2012 derekmaul

a day in the life of a curious child…

October 23, 2011 derekmaul

It’s fun to aim higher!