Writing and thinking for the fun of it.
I interrupt your life for a brief rant. I’ve had some form of this conversation many, many times in my life. If you’re a teacher, you’ve had it too. Maybe...
(Sorry, this isn’t about the Monkees’ song, though Davy Jones is fantastic on that tune. But stick with me.) In my dad’s final year of life (he was 88), he...
I never fared well in science classes. The only D I ever received was in Mr. Miltenberger’s (“Uncle Chuck” behind his back) Chemistry class my junior year. As much as...
“What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Maybe it would, if you believe Willie Shakes, but do I want to send Melanie a...
I turned 66 last week. (If you missed my birthday, there’s still time for that belated gift or card.) I had a good day with all the traditional trappings: cards,...
I know, I know. Some of you are wondering why I’m back so soon. I don’t write for well over a month and then I post twice in a few...
Many decades ago when I played Little League, John Longinotti was the hardest thrower in the league. Everyone feared batting against him. When I finally had my chance, he drilled...
So, I’m minding my own business the other day, munching on a turkey sammie. Just before Christmas, weather was mid-70’s. I ate slowly, reminiscing about frosty Chicago Decembers, scurrying about...
If Walt Disney is correct, that a dream is a wish your heart makes when you’re asleep…I may be in trouble.
I’ve been writing my whole life. What I didn’t realize when I was much younger is that writing would become not a punishment or obligation but actually a fun avocation....
I love Gulliver’s Travels. I loved teaching it and re-reading it every year I taught AP Lit. You probably know of Gulliver and the Lilliputians, but he “discovers” three other...
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