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...
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...
Sexual Harassment in School
While standing at the water cooler a lady is groped by a coworker as he passes by. Another is propositioned for a lunch break rendezvous...
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...
Why Are You Dressed Up?
That’s what Dylan, the seven-year old, asked me as she entered the house. “Are we going somewhere?” I glanced down at my attire and...
Because I Read
This dream of being a writer started with the opening of a book when I was a tyke. It was the enjoyment I received of getting lost...
The Rights of Chickens
I am not a political person, and it took a lot for me to decide to stick my nose into the quagmire and make this post. I know I should...
