I am published for my beliefs, and I'm taking some heat.  Not too much though.  my fellow teachers are either supportive or silent.  Those who are supportive have commented on my bravery.  I don't know that I'm all that brave ( Read more... )

I have no idea what is happening with my son.  He may, or may not be home tomorrow.  If he is home, he will be deeply damaged by his experience, and I don't know how to help him recover ( Read more... )

Closest to a self port as I ever do.

Never leave a camera available to a creative theater kid!

blessings,

dix


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Why do I do what I do?  So I can hear things like this ( Read more... )

My son going to boot camp was supposed to be relieving and uplifting for the family.  It has been anything but that.  I know he has depression issues and anxiety issues. But he never wanted to be medicated.  Now he wants to quit the army.  fighting for a medical discharge.  This is his only option!!  He has a debt of 10 grand for child support, no ( Read more... )

Dracula is no where near ready, and we had hoped for such great things.  Need line runs, not blocking rehearsals, in my opinion.  Director wants us to be completely off book and ready 2 weeks prior to opening.  That, with two girls in brand new roles ( Read more... )

Filed the taxes, looking at a big refund.  Feds took it to pay student loan.  Feds took my sons money to pay to his daughter ( Read more... )

I guess that would be an 8th note, or a 16th!!!  little musical humor in the morning ( Read more... )

any ideas of how my wife and I can deal with the privacy issues in this house ( Read more... )

Sending the boys to the great white north...well, at least to lake michigan.  Gone for a week, now what to do with Liv.  I think I'll send her to my daughters for a week.  Gets her out of the house and mom and I can reconnect.  a little time alone might be the best thing we could do for our 27th anniversary ( Read more... )