The Teachers’ Lounge

When did we as a society stop teaching, learning and demonstrating coping skills? I wish I could say this phenomenon is isolated to children, but sadly it is not. Coping with disappointment begins and ends with adults. Often, children and adults have difficulty when things don’t go their way.

The Teachers’ Lounge

Even though school is almost out for the summer, students could potentially benefit from continued learning over their summer breaks.

The Wheels on the Struggle Bus Go Round and Round

There have been exactly 4 times in my life where I really didn’t think I could survive another day. Have you had those? They’re trying times, frustrating times, even gutwrenching times where not a single thing is going your way and there is absolutely no hope for improvement in the near future.

Show Me the Way to The Door

The last day of school is fast approaching. As usual, teachers are exhausted (Students are too) and the last day of school cannot come fast enough. After a brief respite from the classroom, teachers will begin summertime training to prepare for the next year.

All the Live Long Day

I’m writing this column on this insanely busy Mother’s Day. Sequential visits with our moms meant we were looping back through Forney without a moment to spare. Our plans were dashed as we sat and watched from a quarter mile back in a long line of cars. The arms were down. The signal was flashing.

The Older I Get, the More I Miss My Momma and the More I Trust the Father

It seems an eternity ago. And then again, it’s as new as yesterday. At the young age of twenty, I had to say goodbye to my Momma—entirely against my will, against my hopes, against my plans.

Letters From the Congo

From the first thaw to the point in the summer where my lungs liquefy in the heat, I go to the park every possible day. Work projects, doctor appointments and rainy days aside, I’m there a lot. Often, I walk from my house to the park and back again, a round trip in excess of 4 miles.