Dad and his GrandmotherThis Sunday is Father’s Day, and my dad’s birthday is next Wednesday, June 22. This is my gift to him.Thirty-seven years ago my dad made a choice that changed our lives. He was just 28 years old, and my mom had been killed in a horrific car...
Dad and his GrandmaMy dad has been an English teacher for almost 40 years. Not a research-driven, theoretical professor, but a hands-on teacher who has dedicated his life to encouraging young people to read, to think, and to express their thoughts clearly. And to...
This week, TIME published their list of the “140 Best Twitter Feeds.”It’s a dumb list.Don’t get me wrong–I follow seven of the people on it. But there’s no “best” about it; it comprises Twitter feeds that have a lot of...
Here are two sites where you can donate to the Red Cross to help the victims of the disaster in Japan. If you can consider giving, please do.Everything helps, and the people in Japan need all our support now and in the coming months.Courtney Scott-Howard has set up...
Before you get too excited, no, I have not yet heard from Stephen King regarding FridayReads. But I remain optimistic.The United States of America is currently experiencing a crisis of humanity. At the same time, inspiration to participate in community or politics can...
All over the world, libraries are in trouble. Not philosophical trouble, but real-live “doors are closing” trouble.One of my only recently discovered and favorite authors, Karin Slaughter, is doing something about it. And because authors know how important...
