I taught seven sections of 7th grade English today at Meridian Junior High in Stillman Valley. I cannot imagine a more beautiful group of young people. They were engaged, enthusiastic, and they even laughed at some of my jokes. We…
A Sweet Gift from Our Cheerleaders to Our Community
One of the best gifts young people can give their communities is to smile, laugh, and have fun. It warms our hearts. Let me say this at the onset to get it over with. It was an abysmal football game;…
The Best Good News: A Christmas Eve Football Story
“Vanbriesen pops through the left side of the AC line and he’s loose in the secondary. It’s a footrace for the end zone.” For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given . . . Isaiah…
Crime at the Stillman Valley Post Office
At the time, I didn’t realize the Postmistress was bound and gagged in the back of the Stillman Valley Post Office. It was only later, over a sub, that I was able to piece this together. Besides me, she, talking…