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Papa Don

LesSep 21, 20248 min read

Man, I enjoyed those days. I asked one of my friends, who was a farmer, if I could help him during harvest. I had just quit my job as a schoolteacher, and having had farm experience growing up, wanted my boys to have a bit of it also. It worked pretty well because as fallRead More

Sound

LesSep 1, 20244 min read

I heard something the other day that nearly dumbfounded me. And then, upon reflection of what I heard, I realized it was very possible. I heard that every sound that has ever been made never goes away.  Just as water…

Good Business

LesAug 9, 20245 min read

I’ve started this post at least ten times in my head.  Maybe even more. And the reason I never write it is because I’m scared. I don’t feel like I have what it takes to give thoughtful advice on how…

Anne Sullivan

LesAug 5, 20244 min read

If it was me reading that title, I would have no idea who she was. But if the title had been Helen Keller, I would have known immediately who Helen Keller was. And maybe, after giving my subconscious enough time,…

School Daze #5

LesJul 25, 20244 min read

Let’s go back to my first day as a teacher in the classroom. I am terribly nervous.  I stand at the door like I think all good teachers should do, and say good morning to my students. I extend my…