They're just lying to themselves, she thought as she stared at the doctors with contempt. They stood on the other side of the safety glass, conferring over what had just happened. They were undoubtedly trying to decide the best course of action for her. After all, it was her words that sparked the outburst in … Continue reading Normal
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The Lost World
Title: The Lost World Author: Michael Crichton Published: 1995 I never read this as a kid, unlike its predecessor, Jurassic Park. My reasoning? Because I saw the movie first and was supremely disappointed. And even though I know the book is generally better than the movie, I just couldn't bring myself to read this thing. … Continue reading The Lost World
Why the Letter X Is Unnecessary
I've been working in elementary schools for a little over four years now. During those years, I've spent a lot of my time in kindergarten. This has allowed me to reflect on our alphabet. Not that I haven't spent time thinking about my ABC's from time to time. After all, I do enjoy to write … Continue reading Why the Letter X Is Unnecessary
The Single Guy and the Milkshake
The following tale is based on actual events which occurred a number of years ago... The End of Year/Beginning of Year Weekend was pretty low key as I ushered in 2012. It probably didn't help that I had been dealing with a pretty bad case of bronchitis. The coughing and hacking kept me from having … Continue reading The Single Guy and the Milkshake
Question of the Week #57
Would you be willing to give up sex for one year if you knew it would give you a much deeper sense of peace than you have now? Well, I've gone this long. What's another year? Honestly, though, I really don't think this is how it works. Otherwise, I should be about the most peaceful … Continue reading Question of the Week #57
Movies w/ Jeff: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice
I have a lot to say about this movie. A lot. But that's because I'm slightly biased. If you know me at all, you know that I have been a fan of Superman since shortly after birth, so I was inclined to thoroughly enjoy this film long before it was even announced as being in … Continue reading Movies w/ Jeff: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice
Dear Parents,
I am a Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor. My job is to spend time with your troubled child while he or she is at school. I hang out with them in their classrooms. I provide encouragement and redirection as needed. I pull them out of class for the occasional one-on-one counseling session to work on goals … Continue reading Dear Parents,
5 Ways to Convince a Girl to See Batman v Superman
So, you're thinking that this week's hotly anticipated Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice would make for a good date movie but your significant other respectfully disagrees. Statistically speaking, this is likely the case, unless your girlfriend happens to be as big a geek as you. If that's the case, young man, you hang on … Continue reading 5 Ways to Convince a Girl to See Batman v Superman
The Importance of the Small Group
I have a tendency to watch people. In fact, observing is a part of my job description as a school counselor. I spend the majority of my time in classrooms keeping track of certain kids' behaviors. This works out well because, for as far back as I can recall, I've been a people watcher. During … Continue reading The Importance of the Small Group
Jurassic Park
Title: Jurassic Park Author: Michael Crichton Published: 1990 I read this when I was a kid. And as much as I've always loved the film, I thought the book was better. Even at the tender age of 11 or 12, whenever it was that I read it. I picked it up again, thinking that, as … Continue reading Jurassic Park
The Confusing Middle 