Three sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, “I built a big house for our mother.” The second said, … Continue reading →
“Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” – Edna Buchanan
Continue reading →“If you have a sister and she dies, do you stop saying you have one? Or are you always a sister, even when the other half of the equation is gone?” – Jodi Picoult
Continue reading →Working as a pediatric nurse, I had the difficult assignment of giving immunization shots to children. One day I entered the examining room to give four-year-old Lizzie her shot. “NO! NO! NO!” she screamed. “Lizzie,” her mother scolded. “That’s not … Continue reading →
At the Henry Street Hebrew School, Goldblatt, the new teacher, finished the day’s lesson. It was now time for the usual question period. “Mr. Goldblatt,” announced little Joey, “there’s something I can’t figure out.” “What’s that Joey?” asked Goldblatt. “Well, … Continue reading →
“My youngest son asked me how old I was. I answered, ’39 and holding.’ He thought for a moment and then asked, ‘And how old would you be if you let go?’
Continue reading →This is a list of comments from test papers, essays, etc., submitted to science and health teachers by elementary, junior high, high school, and college students. It is truly astonishing what weird science our young scholars can create under the … Continue reading →
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. … Continue reading →
My little boy came into the kitchen this evening while I was fixing supper. And he handed me a piece of paper he’d been writing on. So, after wiping my hands on my apron, I read it, and this is … Continue reading →
For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes– Because that means he is at home not on the streets. For the taxes that I pay– Because it means I am employed. For the mess to clean after a party– … Continue reading →