Special Reunion of Former Students from SMU:
26 Amazing Master Teachers Who Made the Magic in the Experimental Arts Program that Won International Acclaim in 1968-74! On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3rd, the TreeHouse was filled with joyful creative energy and amazing stories from 26 former students who...Year Two: Dancing with Cancer
As most of you know, Spring, 2011, I learned I had breast cancer and began a journey of healing with a goal to regain full wellness. I chose not to view this as a war or struggle but rather an opportunity to learn and grow. Looking back over my life I have learned...Recommending a Powerful, Inspiring and Insightful New Book
Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker Palmer Review By Ann McGee-Cooper Parker Palmer has been a special friend and mentor for many years, coming to Dallas frequently to speak and lead study groups as...A Coming Out Celebration! Emerging publicly from behind my wig
Ann McGee-Cooper Monday marked my first day to enjoy showing up with only the small amount of hair that is managing to sprout. Finally I have grown enough new hair to feel comfortable without my wig. I continue to learn so much on this journey. For one thing, I am...Growing Genius Learned from My Garden
by Ann McGee-Cooper I love to garden and spent the weekend working around the lower water garden replacing old pots with new glazed pots. As I worked on this project I was astounded to discover that all nine pots were held tightly in place by roots coming up from the...
"Ann McGee-Cooper teaches us that 'work' and 'drudgery' are not synonymous. She shows how a job can be a source of fellowship, zest, pride, fun, and individual expression. If we follow her precepts, we will return home refreshed, not jaded, and inspired rather than debilitated, at the end of our 'fun day,' not our 'work day.' We will also collectively be a more productive, competitive, and healthy society. I believe in what she says." Herb Kelleher
Founder and Chairman Emeritus
Southwest Airlines