Like the last mango fallen from a raccoon ravaged tree, I too lie bruised and discolored on the wet grass of disappointment. Unlike that mango I probably will not be torn apart by ducks, but perhaps ...

In nature there are few true acts of bravery, only those of survival. A pine tree immolating itself in order to ensure that future forests will grow. Bees defending themselves and the bee children (...

Silent. Silent as terra cotta soldiers in a tomb. Silent in a drawer in my desk but more dangerous than any army of clay warriors.For a month I have had a bag of Reese's peanut butter cups in my dra...

Today AP Government took a Unit Test and there was great rejoicing. Most of the class suffers from broken spirits and empty souls. I felt that success on a test would bring them the warmth they have...

The morning darkness was spiced with cold. I'm not certain what the cold air means to most people in Florida. Possibly the remembrance of sitting in front of a fire and holding hands with the person...

Today U.S. History Honors (I still have trouble typing that. Honors...whatever.) Today U.S. History Upwardly Mobile, learned about child labor. I tried to point out that this was not really history...