Mother’s Day, again

It keeps coming up, every year, like a very lazy, but consistent, gopher.  Of course, like all holidays it is profitable catalyst for the various businesses and industries that prey on nostalgia, veiled acrimony, and pregnant guilt.  Mother's Day! Actually, if you look at my post from last year, you will see that the name … Continue reading Mother’s Day, again

He’s Dead

Those were the words that rang in the minds of His followers.  The men and women He had led were now bereft of love beyond compare.  Dreams of the future were quickly turning into nightmares.  His death spoke ominously of their own prospects.  It meant something powerful to them.  Does it to us?  Or is … Continue reading He’s Dead

365: Day 26- Proud Papa

Pat on the back Tell someone you’re proud of just how proud you are. This can be read two ways. Scenario 1:  You are kindly reinforcing the pride you feel in another individual. Scenario 2:  You are telling someone about your satisfaction with your arrogance. If those two scenario assessments don't make sense, read the … Continue reading 365: Day 26- Proud Papa

365: Day 20- My closest friend

A friend in need... Finish this sentence: “My closest friend is...” My head starts to cycle when I see this prompt.  Best friend (I know it says closest) is a term that drives me back to seventh grade social wars.  Why must an individual create a friend hierarchy?  But then you get older and friends … Continue reading 365: Day 20- My closest friend

365 Day 11- The Dreamhouse

Dream home You win a contest to build your dream home. Draft the plans. I shall dare to dream.  I have thought about these things before, many times.  I have thought about spherical rooms and observatory towers.  I have thought about hot tubs in bedrooms and expansive decks.  I have though about secret passages and … Continue reading 365 Day 11- The Dreamhouse

We don’t Need no Education

School is back from the summer, and it has brought me with it.  My classes are here full and brimming with anticipation.  I decided to start off with a question to my students. "Why did you step in?"  Meaning:  Why did you willfully transport yourself from the highway of the hall to the my way … Continue reading We don’t Need no Education