Of Christmases Past
I can’t remember how old I was, but I am guessing in the neighborhood of six or eight or so, when I told my mother we needed a manger scene to properly celebrate Christmas, the whole point of which is supposed to be the birthday of Jesus. I can remember...
What I Learned at The Muppets Movie
Erin and I took Ben and Maya and her friend Faith to see The Muppets over Thanksgiving. It was an education for me. I don’t go to the movies as much as I used to, and certainly not that many geared to kids, although this one was also a nostalgia trip for adults who...
Good Memories, Great Season, No Regrets; Thanks, Mules.
The season came to an end for the Mighty Mules Friday night when they fell to the Melissa Cardinals 49 to 36. And what a season it was! One loss the first game of the year to Shallowater, a 3A team that went deep in the playoffs, followed by a twelve-game...
Cancel School? I Was Just Getting Started!
I agreed to be a long-term substitute for Morgan Marricle when her baby came and she took her maternity leave. It sounded like a good idea at the time; Morgan teaches freshman English. I taught freshman English for about five years before tackling sophomore,...
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