4th of July 2020
I can remember the first time I cried during the U.S. National Anthem. I don’t remember where I was, or even what year, but I… Read More »4th of July 2020
Christy
The Elephant in the Room
School districts across the nation are coming out with their reopening plans. In those, you’ll read a lot about what parents want. You’ll read a… Read More »The Elephant in the Room
Solidarity
I’ve been thinking a lot about what solidarity looks like and should look like lately. To me, it’s about valuing the power of collective voice.… Read More »Solidarity
Father’s Day 2020
It’s hit or miss how Father’s Day hits me. Dad died back in 2011, so it’s been a minute. His loss isn’t as raw as… Read More »Father’s Day 2020
Too Much
A friend reached out to me and said they missed my blog. I responded to him, “Almost too much to get down in writing.” So,… Read More »Too Much
George Floyd
I learned about a protest to the murder of George Floyd today in my town. I quickly made a sign (Black Lives Matter) and walked… Read More »George Floyd
Loud Leaving Luck Lewd
Keep St. Pete Lit puts out prompts for Flash Fiction Fridays. This week’s challenge was to write a complete story in 65 words or less… Read More »Loud Leaving Luck Lewd
You CAN Draw
To take attendance in my now online classes, students take a QoD (question-of-the-day) “quiz.” I’ve been mining these questions from here lately. A recent one… Read More »You CAN Draw
We Are Powerful
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana A lot of people forget that collectively, we are powerful. A lot of… Read More »We Are Powerful