For the entire month of April, our church's student pastor and I have really been exploring the world of plot twists within our middle school and high school culture. You know, plot twists, the unexpected and unplanned occurrences that rock our world; the topsy-turvy events in our personal lives that we really just did not … Continue reading I Forgive You – The How & Why
When I was in Middle School so many years ago, I was bullied to the point of skipping school on a daily basis. I absolutely hated middle school. I would especially try to avoid catching the bus because that was where the most intimidating and hurtful bullying occurred. I hated the bus. Yet, what I hated … Continue reading Cyberbullying in Today’s Middle School World
One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing the phrase: "I don't have anything to do" Man. Oh. Man. Upon writing those words, I can feel my face twitch and contort into a Mad Hatter-esque appearance (the Johnny Depp version because he was brilliant with that role). Which is highly appropriate since that phrase drives … Continue reading Part-Time Pay, Full-Time Hours
A Fish Out of Water 