As a boy, I had the opportunity to attend WashinGTon Elementary School ("GT" stood for "gifted and talented." It was a magnet school, which begs the question "What the hell was I doing there?"). Fun fact: WashinGTon is actually on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Another fun fact: our mascot was a wizard. … Continue reading Mr. Newkirk and the WashinGTon Wizards
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Seventeen years. I can't believe we've reached the seventeenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Everyone has his or her own story, his or her memories, his or her emotions regarding the event. My story is probably not much different than many others, but it is mine. On September 11, 2001, my world got a little … Continue reading Another 9/11 Memory
I was first introduced to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark when I was 5 years old, while I rode the damn school bus (Do they even LET 5-year-olds ride the bus anymore?) I often blame my cousin for introducing to Scary Stories in depth, but I got my first actual taste on my … Continue reading Scary Stories to Tell (on the School Bus? Great Idea!)
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