Jackie Gingrich Cushman

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Moral, Now the Story

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (May 17, 2012)

As a child, I was a voracious reader, mostly of fiction. I would read during class, during lunch, during the bus ride. When I was reading, I was not part of my boring... more

May Madness and Mothers Gone Mad

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (May 11, 2012)

For mothers with children at home and in school, May can bring madness. It's a month that tends to be filled with end-of-the-school-year projects, performances, concerts,... more

Preparing For Rain

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Apr 26, 2012)

Monday night, my husband came home around 8:30 and was surprised to find me painting my office. Early that morning, as I lay in bed, unable to sleep, I decided to paint my... more

Powerful Government Equals Powerful Problems

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Apr 19, 2012)

History is not simply dates, events and results. Instead, it's people's lives, their hopes and dreams, their situation and their outcomes based on their and other people's... more

Conflict - The Story of Life

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Apr 12, 2012)

Driving my children to and from various events earlier this week, we had a discussion about what makes a good story. They are both working on writing a book (as am... more

Easter Service

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Apr 05, 2012)

Growing up in rural Georgia, Easter meant not only the resurrection of Jesus, but also a new Sunday dress, a hat, gloves and more chocolate than I could eat, at least at one... more

Remembering the Importance of Family

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Mar 29, 2012)

When I was young, I thought that I knew everything. The older I have grown, the more I have begun to understand how little I know. As a young, determined, hardworking... more

It's Still the Economy

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Mar 22, 2012)

"It's the economy, stupid" is the infamous mantra conceived by political consultant James Carville that underscored the main issue driving the 1992 presidential race. A few... more

Driven by Family

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Mar 15, 2012)

It's interesting what drives people toward their goals. For some, it is fame, fortune or celebrity. For others, it's personal achievement, parents pushing or peer pressure... more

Those Who Know Us Best

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Mar 08, 2012)

I've come to realize that it's often not very telling if those who don't know someone well love them the most. After all, what they often see is the thin veneer of outward... more

Ohio, Georgia and Life on the Campaign Trail

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Mar 01, 2012)

As one former speaker of the House famously said, "All politics is local." It wasn't my dad, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, who said that, but the illustrious Tip O'Neill -- a... more

After Mardi Gras: a Time for Reflection, Reconnection and Humility

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Feb 23, 2012)

Lent began this week on Feb. 22. It ends April 8 with the celebration of Easter. In the Christian tradition, the Lenten period is a time of fasting and prayer, preparation... more

Where Strength Comes From

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Feb 16, 2012)

This year for Presidents Day, instead of buying a new appliance, I'm urging all of us to mark the holiday by reading George Washington's Farewell Address and Abraham... more

The Long Haul

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Feb 09, 2012)

My first marathon was New York in 1992. I trained with a group for months but had never gone a full 26.2 miles before the start of the race. Turns out that's... more

Transition Challenges

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Feb 02, 2012)

Transitional phases are never easy. Whether it's remodeling a kitchen, rearranging the furniture or cleaning out a closet, the transitional phase is always a bit messy. This... more

Sweating in South Carolina

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Jan 26, 2012)

The sweat somehow made the moment more real. There we were, standing on the stage at the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Columbia, S.C., on Saturday night with my dad, Newt... more

Sweet South Carolina

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Jan 19, 2012)

The best part about the campaign trail is the places you go and the people you meet. This week, we are in South Carolina, and I am thrilled to be back in the Palmetto State.... more

New Hampshire Notions

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Jan 12, 2012)

Part of the joy of a presidential campaign is visiting different parts of the country. This past week was New Hampshire week. I've been to New Hampshire about a half-dozen... more

Election Excitement

By Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Jan 05, 2012)

My family and I have spent over a week in Iowa. We were expecting the normal cold, snowy weather, and bought boots, wool socks and sweaters the week before Christmas. We... more