Party Bounce
When I repeatedly fell flat on my back — and sides, shoulders, knees and head — it wasn’t a complete surprise. I mean, when was the last time you tried…
Fiction
Destiny of Resolution
Lucy awoke New Year’s Day contemplating her ambivalence for resolutions. On the one hand, she considered them a benign amusement: an indulgence to one’s imagination. On the other hand, she…
The 2:14am Cat
There’s a reason Mr. Jensen didn’t go out late at night. And it doesn’t have anything to do with the fact that his vision is not as good as it…
Walsh Family (mis)Adventures
Putting aside a proclivity for speaking with his cherished stuffed beaver, Sir Fluffington (think teddy bear), Jimmy was as likable and friendly as any adult you might hope to meet….
Charm or No?
On a scale of one to ten, with 10 being the best, the likelihood that she would court management favor would occasionally encroach negative numbers. If it was absolutely necessary…
World History
“Mr. Brenham, how come Russia is at war with Ukraine?” “Patty, you’re supposed to be doing your quiz. And why are you asking a question about world history in math…
Motorcycle Lizards Unite!
HOW CAN WE BE HUMBLE? We are the fastest racers alive on the fastest two-wheeled rocket ships in the galaxy. We need to lean on our brakes to let lightning…
Employee Review
Trinity wasn’t the kind of girl who would readily take “no” for an answer. “Mr. Jones, I really need a raise and besides, I’m the best worker in the warehouse.”…
Pleasure and Pain in Phoenix
If pleasure and pain are two sides of the same coin, at some point, they may flip. Some of us may consider our personal pain to be greater than others…