Circle the Wagons
I can’t help it, I’m proud of my family. Everyone needs a group such as these extraordinary people. When a crisis hits there is not...
The Lingering Aroma
The party ended and the last guest stumbled to their car and drove away to their own bed anticipating a comfortable night’s sleep. The...
But It's Comfortable
“You really need to get rid of that shirt,” she said with that look that made me wonder if I had stepped in dog poo and was wearing it. ...
I'll Just Have a Bite of Yours
“Wow. That really looks good, but it’s way more than I can eat. I’ll just have a bite of yours.” I had to admit what she wanted looked...
Men Have Eight Colors
“Bless you,” I said. I mean, I can be polite - sometimes. When someone sneezes that’s what you say. Bless you. “Excuse me?” Char just...
To Shape the Future
There are a lot of good teachers out there in our school system, both public and private. Sadly there are also quite a few bad ones. ...
Coping with School Bullies
Schools will always have certain personalities - the highly intellectual geek, the extra perky cheerleader and the lunch money stealing...
Be a Parent Teachers Need
School is back in full swing and the classrooms are packed to overflowing with rambunctious children. The teacher has an abundance of...
It's Back to School
The house is peacefully quiet. The neighborhood streets are empty. There are no abandoned bicycles or scooters laying on their sides or...
When Did I Grow Up?
I’m not sure when it happened exactly, but somewhere along the way I became middle-aged. Of course, I don’t think of myself that way. I...
