Author Archives: Christiana McQuain

Flight: A Safe Place to Land

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

A friend of mine, with a spacious backyard, has seen a pair of ducks return in the springtime, year after year, to her pool.  She has welcomed them for a long time, and she awaits their arrival annually.  Two years … Continue reading →

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Flight: Impossible Dreams

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

A bird is born with the capacity for flight.  It needs to learn the skill, but the instinct and ability are inherent within it. A butterfly must become a completely new version of its original self in order to fly, … Continue reading →

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Flight: Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

The largest event of the year in my small-town community is the Memorial Day parade.  I attend annually with my children, and annually I endeavor to refrain from crying uncontrollably when the banner that lists the names of the fallen … Continue reading →

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Wings: of Angels

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Each and every one of us has experienced the benefit of everyday angels in our lives.  When one sees a need and fills it, without consideration of compensation, when we put forth effort for the benefit of others without expectation … Continue reading →

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Wings: Learning, to Fly

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

“A child without education is like a bird without wings.”  ~Tibetan Proverb  Yesterday was the last day of school for the year here, and my children are rejoicing.  While it makes me happy to see them happy, it also makes … Continue reading →

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Flight: Achieving the Impossible

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

“Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know it so it goes on flying anyway.” ~ Mary Kay Ash  There exists a popular misconception (demonstrated in the quote above) that, according to the … Continue reading →

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Flight: Sprouting Wings

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

As parents we plant the seed of humanity and we cultivate the growth of our children’s wings for eighteen years.  We nurture and guide them to maturity, and lovingly teach them to fly.  As adult members of an inter-generational community, … Continue reading →

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