Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyTeaching Sex Education Was The Most Controversial Topic In My SchoolAnd Here Is Why That Is Just Wrong — In my career as a school principal, I encountered a lot of controversial topics. In truth, each day always included some type of parent concern or complaint. That was the nature of the job. People tend to have very strong opinions when it comes to the education of their offspring! …Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Published in The Hub Publication·PinnedMember-onlyHow Did My Stats Change After I Took The Day Off Medium?We All Need A Break Sometimes. — After 85 straight days of reading and writing, I took a day off yesterday. It was a very much-needed break for my body, mind, and soul. Up until this point, I have spent at least 12 hours per day reading, writing, and engaging on Medium, and a few other platforms…Advice3 min readAdvice3 min read
Published in The Hub Publication·PinnedMember-onlyDo You Want to Get More Eyeballs on Your Stories?Try These 3 Tips! — What is the number one goal you have for your writing? Is it to make money? We could all use a little extra cash after all. Nothing wrong with that. Perhaps it is to help others. A noble goal with meaningful and intrinsic rewards. It could simply be an outlet…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·PinnedMember-onlyI Never Really Wanted To Become A School PrincipalBut I Am Sure Glad I Did Anyways! — I have spent the majority of my life immersed in education. Thirty years to be exact. Fourteen of those were spent as a classroom teacher. Teaching was what I loved doing. The grade I taught mattered very little to me. I just loved connecting with my students and watching them…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published in Leonard’s Book Bonanza!·2 days agoMember-onlyMists and Megaliths By: Catherine McCarthyA top-notch anthology that feeds upon genuine human fears and emotions to reel in a wide-eyed audience! — For a story to be considered “great”, there has to be a meaningful connection established with the reader. Something within the words on the pages has to resonate with them. Whether it be through rousing pent-up emotions, or triggering long-forgotten memories. The connection needs to be genuine and authentic. If…Reading3 min readReading3 min read
Published in The Hub Publication·5 days agoMember-only2022 Has Awakened The BeastChange Is Coming. — What a difference a year can make. From breathtaking highs to mind-numbing lows. And everything in between! In 2022 we have seen the continuation of a relentless pandemic, brutal warfare in Ukraine, and surging inflation across the globe. Our planet has continued to protest the abuse inflicted upon it by…2022 In Review3 min read2022 In Review3 min read
Published in The Hub Publication·5 days agoMember-onlyGreat Friends Don’t Always Have Two LegsA Lesson in Perspective — Phoebe and I were always thick as thieves and went virtually everywhere together. The vast majority of my mixed-up and convoluted childhood was spent with her. We loved to explore our natural surroundings. Visiting the swollen and fast-moving creek which ran through our neighborhood. Testing the precarious banks in a…This Happened To Me3 min readThis Happened To Me3 min read
Published in Leonard’s Book Bonanza!·6 days agoMember-onlyRestart In Bristol By: Sedona HuttonA Beautiful Romantic tale That Will Captivate The Reader From Start To Finish! — Do you believe that we all have a soulmate in life? Somebody who is simply made for us and fully understands our unique ins and outs. All others just simply pale in comparison. What would you do in order to discover and hang onto such love? Would you fight for…Reading3 min readReading3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·6 days agoMember-onlyPlease Don’t Mistake My Kindness For WeaknessHow To Avoid The Kindness Trap — Are you a kind person? Someone who always tries to help others and in turn makes their day just a little brighter. Always looking out for positive solutions to problems instead of focusing solely on the negative. Is that you? If so… it is great to know you. We need…Advice5 min readAdvice5 min read
Published in The Hub Publication·Dec 8Member-onlyThe Greatest Gift I Ever Received From My Brother The BullyIs Blood Really Thicker Than Water? — My older brother and I had a rough upbringing. We were just out of diapers when our father took off and never looked back. I remember us both sitting in our rundown little apartment, staring at the front door as we waited for it to open and for him to…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read