Nancy's Notes Archived Columns
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Puzzles
Posted by Nancy Burnett on March 22
The Book of Genesis begins with G-d creating order out of chaos. Humans continually dismantle that order into ever-expanding chaos affecting individuals, cities, states, countries, and the world until we reach a point where we feel helpless to reassemble the fractured pieces we have scattered.
Teamwork: Working Together on a Common Goal
Posted by Nancy Burnett on January 20, 2026
I’m not much of a sports fan. I don’t understand football—it’s just too violent for me—and the Super Bowl interests me only for the halftime show and the food. Soccer seems exhausting; cricket and lacrosse are a mystery.
Posted by Nancy Burnett on Tuesday, November 25, 2025
As we enter into these early days of the year 5786, we encounter a period of national thanksgiving—a time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. First and foremost on my list is my family, which prompts me to think of the meaning of the word family ...
Rooted in Tradition, Reaching for the Future
Posted by Nancy Burnett on Friday, September 5, 2025
“School days, school days, dear old golden rule days; reading and writing and ‘rithmatic - taught to the tune of a hickory stick.” As the new school year begins for students throughout the area, my thoughts are with our Akiva Academy students - all 190 of them …
Posted by Nancy Burnett on Friday, July 18, 2025
The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are upon us. Our youth are enjoying camps, swimming, and sports as we adults tend to golf and gardening always with an eye to weather reports …
Spring
Posted by Nancy Burnett on Friday, May 23, 2025
Spring is here — my favorite time of year. I welcome the sound of chattering birds and the newly sprouted greenery of the trees …
Posted by Nancy Burnett on Friday, March 28, 2025
My maiden name is Sage. Growing up it had little significance for me except as a reference to sagebrush …
Posted by Nancy Burnett on Friday, January 31, 2025
The dark days of an Ohio winter are upon many of us, so we look for ways to lighten our spirits. Our choice is simple: wallow in the darkness or find joy in our surroundings …