Most middle school dreams are filled with a common thing…a desire to be famous. Is that what this life has come to? A simple desire to be famous for the sake of being famous? Really? Well, I had the joy of meeting and talking with Renee Zellweger the other day, but when I woke up […]
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFIDENCE: The Job of a Tween Middle school confidence can be a tricky thing, but having confidence in middle school is essential. This is the reason I wrote Saltwater Taffy because I had zero confidence in middle school. You might think I’m crazy, but there is actually a science to feeling good! As […]
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRAGEDY: Reading Sucks, Man Reading Sucks is the reply this children’s book author heard when handing out free bookmarks at the Abbot Kinney Street Festival this past weekend. Sadly, it was delivered by a tweenage boy, who’s father simply shrugged to the behavior. As a children’s book author, my heart nearly broke when […]
Domestic Violence Disguised as Entertainment We are so used to domestic violence disguised as entertainment, our moral responsibilities are being sold down the river. Maybe Phil Collins had it right when he said, ‘I don’t care anymore…you hear me, I don’t care anymore.” I left the comforts and steady pay of the cop world drama on […]
The Problem With Education: Coaching Salaries A big problem with education can be seen when Oregon Ducks Football Coach, Chip Kelly, signs a 6 year contract extension worth…get this…$20.5 million dollars. Now, look…I have nothing against a guy making as much money as he possibly can, but this insanity has GOT TO STOP. As our […]