A wide-ranging and not-too-serious discussion about books and reading for book nerds of all ages. Sunday, December 30, 2012. As events unfold, Talmadge becomes the de facto guardian of Della as well as Angelene, the surviving infant of the two pregnant girls. His relationship with Della is the source of much of my ambivalence about The Orchardist. Monday, October 22, 2012.

This is a blog about the experiences of a teacher living and working in a small village in Alaska. Sunday, August 28, 2016. I also knew that most teachers are deathly afraid of teaching middle school. But I had a feeling what change was coming next and I was correct with that feeling. Sunday, March 6, 2016.

Below are links to pictures and trip reports of various excursions over the years. Oahu North Shore, Spring Break, 2014. Backpacking trip with llamas, White Cloud.

Moments to the power of 5. Five No-BS, Non-Feel Good Tips For Being A Father. Feeling worn out? Suck it up. I hope you can forgive me. Five Drawings Inspired By Bathroom Flooring.

If being positive really is a state of mind, I intend to find out. Friday, February 20, 2015. Basketball Gods, I Choose Coaching. Because nothing beats making a last-second shot to win a game. I love seeing a little girl make her first shot ever and immediately spinning around, frantically searching .