Murderous Mascots September 2020 “Coloring? Seriously?” Jeremy, the new fifth-grader, complained as he took out his crayons, eyeing the strange circular symbol carved into the corner of his desk. “We stopped coloring in second grade at my old school.” “Welcome to Middletown Middle,” Jeremy’s tablemate, Ari, responded with a knowing look. “Don’t try to compare…
The Fourteenth Ghost – Short Story
Good evening, fellow traveler. What brings you to the Inn at Ithaca Hills? Did the fox send you my way? He presumes I have nothing better to do. Well, my friend, you look tired. Have a seat by the hearth, but before you do, grab a log from the pile and feed the fire. Walk…
Remi – A short story about Paris and stolen dreams
Eighteen-year-old Kansas boy, Clark Bisbee, visits France for the first time. He wanders the streets, looking for something he cannot find. Not alone anyway. Clark saved all the money he made cleaning and helping Mom and Dad. He had ten years to make the trip happen, but now three days into his journey he’s running…
10 Things to Stream in April on Netflix / Amazon
Stay home. Flatten the curve and watch these underrated/ under-appreciated gems for subscribers to Netflix and Amazon. There’s an argument to be made that Amazon Prime and Netflix are all you really need to get through a pandemic. ZERO ZERO ZERO – This my favorite find of the spring. Amazon’s answer to Narcos is better…
The Snake, the Mobster and the GSP
Room 1304 at City Central should hold at two patients, especially during a pandemic, but today there was but one; Victor Dominico, a seventy-five-year-old career mobster. Vic the Brick, as he was called because his fists felt like bricks when they hit something usually a jaw was just two days ago sitting in jail with a hacking cough and a fever. Doctors say in two days he’ll be six feet under, but right now, he’s cranky. He can barely breathe, and he’s being guarded by a police officer suited up in a hazmat suit.
Oh Crap, We’re now HomeSchooling! Resources for Organized Learning anyone can use.
So the sudden homeschool situation most parents across the US are dealing with may seem like a bizarre experiment. Kids are better at school than we are and probably have a better attention span. While teachers put together plans for their students it may seem like us parents are adrift in a sea of wtf…
Discovering Shelburne: A Hidden Gem in Vermont
When we decided to move to Vermont eight years ago, Burlington was our only reference point. We had traveled to this city by the lake for years, indulging in its food, beer, and quirkiness—elements our lives needed more of. Once we had kids, we saw Burlington as a haven for families. However, our search for…
Dee Dee McGee and Her Musical Knee
Have a little scab-picker living under your roof? Here’s some bad poetry that may not stop your kid from picking scabs, but will let them know you’re paying attention. Dee Dee McGee and Her Musical Knee Dee Dee McGee Skinned Her knee, While Climbing up a sycamore tree. She didn’t shout or little…
7 Things you can do to Beat Decision Fatigue
Researchers estimate we make nearly 35,000 decisions in the course of the day. Of course, nearly all of them are subconscious and seemingly care little weight and few consequences.
The Marvel of an Ordinary Life
“Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. Such striving may seem admirable, but it is the way of foolishness. Help them instead to find the wonder and the marvel of an ordinary life. Show them the joy of tasting tomatoes, apples and pears. Show them how to cry when pets and people…