I went camping with my family this week. As I was driving my sister and dog back from the campsite shortly before lunchtime, we passed a beautiful sight. A bridge over the highway had been blocked off by police cars and ambulances, and a firetruck was flying a huge American flag from its ladder. The …
I’ve put this off for a while, and I’m not entirely sure why. Maybe it doesn’t entirely feel real yet. But I suppose I’ll go ahead and tell you that I’ve gotten my first full-time job as an English teacher. More specifically, I’ll be teaching sixth through tenth grade English, as well as home economics …
Sorry if this post is a bit disjointed. My dog is very sick with something called HGE. I can’t spell what it stands for but long story short, she might die, and I really don’t feel like losing another family member this year. Frankly, I don’t know what to write about. I don’t know if …
Happy Holy Week, everyone! Writing my Maundy Thursday blog is always a bit odd for me. It’s not only a real-life holiday, but also the anniversary of the massacre that plays a significant role in Lukas’s backstory. The anniversary date works great within my fictional universe, but is a bit awkward in real life because …
After taking some much-needed time off for my grandmother’s funeral, I’m back in the blogging business! I’d like to thank everyone who’s reached out during these past few weeks. Especially to everyone who’s given our family food. We’ve gotten everything from rotisserie chickens and Sam’s Club cake from our friends who can’t cook, to pot …