“What is a capital letter?” “Does the United States have a king?” “What city is Boston University in?” The questions in this post are real. They were asked of me, in my classroom. The eleven to fourteen-year-olds who posed … Continue reading
How do you solve a problem like Maria… I’m sorry; that had nothing to do with this post. I don’t know Maria, but I’m sure she is capable of dealing with her own issues. It’s just that I happen to … Continue reading
Hiking is a great way to damage those you love. From time to time I forget this, and I take my family out on “Togetherness” hikes. You think I would learn. You see, I have a problem with … Continue reading
Yesterday was my nineteenth wedding anniversary. I had to work. Go ahead, send the comments…I know it’s lousy. I spent the day thinking, “At this moment nineteen years ago, I was packing for our honeymoon. At this moment nineteen years … Continue reading
There are many ways men attempt to reclaim their youth. Some get a fancy car, some go to the gym or the club or the wilderness. I went to the orthodontist. … Continue reading
Mine hit while I was standing at the bathroom sink. It had not been a good day. A virus was mocking my immune system. My part-time “extra” job was giving me fits. I had just been fired from my primary … Continue reading