Most of us, at some point, have driven past a caution sign that reads, “Slow: Children at Play.” Obviously, it serves as a reminder to stay alert and vigilant, as children may be playing near the road.

When I was about nine years old, my family lived in a house built in the early 1900s. In the winter, we used kerosene heaters to stay warm, and in the summer, we left the windows open to keep cool.

In 2008, I traveled to Brazil for a summer internship. It is a very beautiful country with a rather large Catholic influence. I remember traveling one day with a youth mission group to a city known for its shopping and Catholic churches.

The late actor and performer Will Rogers once said, “If 'pro' is the opposite of 'con,' what is the opposite of Congress?”