The only real reason why I even remember Jim is because of the tree with avocados in his backyard. He lived across the street from us my entire life, and I don’t remember much about him. Jim and his wife lived in the same green house that never changed even when the neighborhood…
In case you haven’t noticed the election season swirling around us lately, the usual trolls are out on both sides and they are foaming from their snide little mouths. With our undeniable reliance on the internet and social media, it’s safe to say that some have slowly risen to power and…
My concept of community has evolved throughout certain periods of my life. I was naive enough when I was younger to believe that if I were loyal to my community than that loyalty would be returned. Whether this “community” was my school, work, church or literal community, it didn’t…
We have created an impossible standard under which to achieve happiness as adults. I am primarily referring to an epidemic that spreads faster than head lice and it’s this idea of authenticity or being true to yourself. I suppose this is where I should insert my disclaimer that in no way…
I encountered many poorly behaved boys and girls, and even worse parents, in my years of education. It is, as they say, an occupational hazard. I do like to think that most people know how to adhere to the very basics of human decency, the first being “treat the elderly with kindness and respect.”…
Painted on the wall over my closet door are the words: “Live the life you’ve imagined.” So wise, that Thoreau. I wonder if he chanted that to himself each night as he listened to the dark unknowns hooting and howling on Walden Pond, calming his fears so he could sleep. The…
