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gg. Look at you now, all grown up, living your best life, maybe even toward the end of your run. How did it go for you? You made some choices; you did your best. Most of the time. Argued some, agreed … more
I will never forget my roots in Greece. But I will always be proud that I chose to be an American. more
Bullying in schools shows up in different ways. Physically, verbally, discriminatory and I’m sure there is more that I don’t see. Students are affected by bullying, whether they are a … more
When I was 9 years old, my little sister was born. As I edged my way into young adulthood in the late ’90s, Kaydi transformed into what we now call a tween. Also known as the time when your … more
My wife and I were alone at a table for eight in this empty saloon on the coast one hot Sunday afternoon last summer. The door banged open, and two line- backers strode in followed by a robust … more
Everyone attending the game was able to focus on the play on the field and the students participating in the festivities. It was fun and safe. more
In 1967, I was the third of five sons and a teacher’s pet in first grade. My oldest brother, a tough third-grader, told me a filthy sex joke that I did not understand, which I repeated during … more
Welcoming people to the table creates a richer and wider world for us. more
I was just mindin’ my own business for a change, and listenin’ to the radio. Coming through the airwaves at me was a litany of complaints. We’ve all heard them: “Who are … more
It takes me a long time to process things. I don’t know if something will have a lasting impact until I realize I’ve told the story many, many times. This one was way, way back in … more
"It’s a home for everyone, and that includes you." more
I have hesitated to comment on fire department issues because although I have family property out there I left the Key Peninsula in 2004 and did not want to look back. … more
Before the invention of farming around 10,000 years ago, humans had to forage for food. It was a precarious, hand-to-mouth lifestyle, back then before Joe Biden or Keith Richards were even born. … more
Well, it’s official, my freshman year at Washington State University has wrapped up, and I can gladly say I passed all my classes. I was never quite sure what college would look like for me. … more
The physical act of mothering is finite. My children won't forever be living in my house and needing me in these ways. more
Every year by mid-spring, you see them erupting all over the KP and surrounding area: the golden flowers that bedazzle. A couple of years ago, I took note of them as we were driving back from … more
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