• Progress Report

    Since the beginning of this year, I have made important changes in how I manage my time and pursue my passion. I have developed some great habits and made real progress in my projects. I’m pretty proud of myself and that has been a very welcome change in my life. Most importantly, I have weekly…

  • A Love Poem

    *Because everyone needs a little bit of cheese in their lives.*   When there is no light, you’re there to help me see You are my rhythm when I can’t find the beat You bring me a smile when nothing goes right The one to get a laugh when happiness takes flight   The world…

  • Retail Life Episode 3

    Children. I love them, I really do. They’re the cutest and most innocent, pure little angels. Until they’re left unattended in a store. All it takes is one minute… Every toy on the floor lined up like Barbies are going to war with the transformers. All the little ponies knocked over on the shelf. Nerf…

  • The Children pt. 3

    Adam observed everyone’s reactions to Jen’s words. Mrs. Johnson looked relieved but the others were glancing at each other uneasily. Jen came back over to her seat and sat on the edge with her hands grasping her knees. “Okay, Jen, how about you red us your statement.” Adam picked up her sheet off the floor…

  • The Children pt. 2

    “The woman’s howl of anguish. I’ll never forget it. It cut through me like a knife.”

  • The Children pt. 1

    “The wheels on the bus go round and round –“ children’s voices were shouting and laughing through the words as the bus made its way downtown. Mrs. Johnson conducted the song to her first graders from the front of the bus. The three parent chaperones were trying to keep the kids in line, smiling and…

  • Interns

    Being an intern is harder work than the work you’ll do when you get paid. But if you really love this, you’ll put up with all of it.

  • The Mascot

    “Why would I ever go out with a pizza-faced nerd like you!”

  • Retail Life episode 2

    “Hello!” “Drano.”

  • A First Meeting

    — giggling! —