Loneliness is an easy fix. Go outside. Go make a friend. Go join the gym. This is what people who have never truly felt the burden of loneliness might say. “I don’t understand the problem. It’s your fault if you’re… Continue Reading →
The year is 1991. I am a freshman at Southside High School (Go, Panthers!). My teacher wants me to write about my education story, whatever that means. So here goes… People have told me that extra-curricular activities matter more in… Continue Reading →
Spoiler alert! The rain pouring down, trees blowing in the grayness of the day, the ground soft and wet, a brother discovers that pride can ruin your life in the hardest lesson one could ever learn. “The Scarlet Ibis” is… Continue Reading →
To my students, I know you must get tired of hearing it. If I’m honest, there are days I’m tired of hearing it as well because I’ve heard it so much that it has become almost cliche. BUT. YOU ARE… Continue Reading →
Okay, guys. So I’ve asked you to create a blog to keep all of your writing in one place. And I told you I did this so both you and I could watch you grow as a writer. But what is… Continue Reading →