Tag Archives: middle school

CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK

  So here’s something you may not know about me: I almost flunked woodshop? Yep, back in junior high (what they call “middle school” these days). I was excited when I first walked into woodshop. Instead of a desk, everyone … Continue reading

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HAVE I GOT A DEAL FOR YOU!

Okay, I fully admit that this posting is totally flat-out, self-serving, ego-centric, crass promotion. But, hey, there’s something in it for you too.  It’s Thanksgiving and I have a lot to be thankful for, including the fact that I’ve been … Continue reading

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BOOKS & BASEBALL…ON BEING SELECTED

When you get involved with social media you leave yourself open to being bombarded with a gazillion opinions, viewpoints, judgments and idle thinking.  Lots of it is brilliant; lots of it is God-awful stupid.  There are many, many wannabe writers … Continue reading

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HEY, I’LL TAKE A PIECE OF THAT!

Why is peace of mind so elusive?  It’s like finally paying off a charge card when—bang—some emergency roars its head and the balance is right back up there.  Likewise, every time I think I may have finally achieved peace of … Continue reading

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IT’S A WONDER!

I just finished a young adult book titled WONDER, by a lady named R.J. Palacio.  It is her first book and she has accomplished what every first-time author dreams of: S U C C E S S !  It’s a best-seller and is … Continue reading

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