Nonfiction
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Fruit: Many Seasons, Much Confusion?
My mom was skilled at choosing the best fruits from the grocery store. Every time she would meticulously pick, prod, and even taste before ... -
NanoWrimo: An Opportunity
It’s that time of year again. The leaves change color, people wear more layers of clothing, and they consider it socially acceptable to drink ... -
No Fun Nurse: Never Ever Jump on a Trampoline
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you might have spent a lot of time jumping on a trampoline. With no net. ... -
Along Memory Byways
Random Checking John and I are flying to Canada. We landed at the Montreal Dorval airport. As passengers disembark the plane, an airport official ... -
Spooktacular Delights: Five Easy-to-Make Halloween Night Meal Ideas
It’s Halloween night, and the air is full of energy and excitement. Is anyone really thinking about dinner? The answer is no, but we ... -
The Education Trail
“Good grades lead to scholarships for higher education. A meaningful degree leads to well-paying jobs with opportunities to advance.” This message is drummed incessantly ... -
Spooky Dilemma: Do Teens Deserve to Trick or Treat on Halloween?
The leaves are falling along with temperatures; the calendar flips to October, and it is officially spooky season. As we drive through the neighborhood, ... -
A New Standard
A core memory for most millennial fantasy readers is going to the midnight movie releases of Harry Potter. Parents who didn’t want to leave ... -
Ghosts of St. Augustine’s Lighthouse
Do you believe in ghosts? The St. Augustine Lighthouse is a beacon to warn ships of the shore. At night, its light shines brightly ... -
En Medias Res
First sentences are nerve-wracking. It’s the first chance someone has to judge your writing. My first creative writing professor in college told us a ...