Dear Journal, I’ve never owned a house. I mean, I know what it’s like to own a house because my wife owns this house. It’s in her name, but it’s as much my house as hers, at least beneath the surface. Which is fine with me, but technically I’ve never owned a house. When you … Continue reading Dear Journal: A New Lease
“Where do you like to do your journaling? At a desk, in your bed, at the coffee shop?” I usually can’t stand nature, so the answer to this question will never be, “in my backyard,” “on the nature trail,” or “out by the lake.” And I’ve journaled in bed before, a few times, back when … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #106
Dear Journal, Another year of summer school has come to an end, and I’m wondering once again how I made it through the six weeks. For the second straight year I didn’t miss one day of school (it was a promise I made to myself and to the students on day one), but that takes … Continue reading Dear Journal: These Darn Kids
“Periodically we have tension build up in our lives that requires a release of some kind. Some people cry; others punch; some find a creative outlet. What is your release?” When I was young I would hit things. I admit it wasn’t the best way to deal with stress or disappointment, but at the time … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #102
Dear Journal, I sometimes remember the ’80s. Well, either that or I’ve been fed so much information about the ’80s that I imagine I remember it. Whichever. Maybe it doesn’t even matter. Regardless, I think I remember the latter part of that decade, when the Pistons were routinely beating the Bulls with their “Jordan rules,” … Continue reading Dear Journal: Like Mike
Dear Journal, August is in two days, and I honestly have no idea where July went, or if it even came at all. I looked up and it was the middle of June, put my head down and plugged ahead, and suddenly here it is almost August and I’m wondering what I have to show … Continue reading Dear Journal: Come August
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