Tummy aches and waves of nausea, that was always my reaction to any reminder of Chamberlain High School and the time I spent there over twenty years ago. Although my memories are mostly positive and my closest friendships formed in its halls, I’d moved on and put those big hair years behind me. Then something strange [...]
Was asked to do an interview Monday based on my post about Holly Benson. The interview happened so fast I didn’t have time to do my hair or make-up so viewer discretion is advised. I swear the camera adds twenty pounds, but yes, I recognize the fact that I made fun of Holly’s hair and then got [...]
Holly Benson, inept Secretary at Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration, said in a radio interview Wednesday being poor or unemployed is no excuse to be unhealthy. “It means,” Benson said, “you have a lot more time to go running.” The radio host laughed in response. Oh, those poor fat people. They are just so so funny. Hear for [...]
For good. This past year in Colorado Springs has been quite a challenge. I worked at Academy 20’s Expulsion Program and my fellow teachers seemed to like me until they realized that the Christian books and subtle intimidation tactics weren’t working. I am going to stay Jewish and liberal. That’s when they decided I was [...]
After our twin boys were born in Boston, my husband and I moved back to Tampa, primarily so I could stay home with my children. And also so my mother could provide free babysitting every weekend. For the rest of her life. Ten minutes into my new gig, I realized the key to emotional happiness [...]
Remember a year ago when I was supposed to move to Colorado? Well, we finally sold our house and I’m ending my long goodbye. This is my last post for Sticks of Fire. Hold your applause. Please. I’ve already said so long and those thoughts still stand. This past year has been tough, but an extra twelve [...]
Charlie Crist is set to begin signing death warrants again now that practices are in place to make the process more humane. We should care about the way the death penalty is carried out and show some care that murderers don’t suffer. After all, such concern separates us from the bad guys. However, like most liberals with [...]
Reading the paper this weekend did not help to cure whatever stomach virus made its way into my system. (Or, as Oldest put it when answering the phone, “Mommy can’t talk right now. She has the poops.”) Of course I’m talking about the latest attack on educators. This time in the editorial pages of the Trib. Here [...]
Parents feel free to criticize teachers, especially parents who have troubled children. They don’t realize we’re on the same team. And they sure as hell can’t stand up to the same scrutiny. First, acquaint yourself with the story. Then read the mom’s rebuttal. If the school would let the parent know when a child skipped class, that would [...]
