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
Christy
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
Teacher Appreciation Week
Heroes There sure are a lot of heroes during COVID-19!! Healthcare workers, grocery workers, delivery workers, teachers… Whew!! But the funny thing is, while we… Read More »Teacher Appreciation Week
Flash Fiction Friday
A post by Keep St. Pete Lit came across my Facebook feed for Flash Fiction Friday. The challenge is to write a story in 75… Read More »Flash Fiction Friday