Author Archives: wordvessel

This is a time of ethics. As the presidential debates roll on and we draw closer and closer to the voting booths, we must confront our own ethical convictions. Is money what matters most? What about personal responsibility and individual … Continue reading →

You are one-of-a-kind! Miraculous things are happening to you: -We can tell if you are a boy or girl (but we’ll keep that a surprise until you are born) -Your fingernails are developed -Your organs are starting to become more … Continue reading →

So I’ve been thinking: 1) I don’t think cars should have to stop for school buses. I know this probably makes me sound like a child-hater, but I really don’t think it’s in children’s best interest to assume that the … Continue reading →

A wise man once said, “Meaningless, meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” That sentence has been ringing in my ears this entire weekend. Whenever I am on break my mind starts to run away with negative thoughts. I evaluate all that I … Continue reading →

If you have a low tolerance for noise. If you can’t stand stacks of paperwork. Unless you can think fast and speak slowly. Unless you can plan ahead and adjust those plans on the spot. If you are not willing … Continue reading →

There has been a theme of apologies this past week or so. I recently held a few people accountable for not following through on their commitments, and they were somewhat offended by that.  They would have been appeased if I … Continue reading →

All dogs and cats were spayed or neutered? Pets were adopted from shelters and not bought from pet stores? No one threw food away? Everyone had some type of garden? All consumers insisted on free-range meat? Citizens really held our … Continue reading →

There’s a middle schooler in all of us. A bit lost; a bit distractable; wanting to scream at the top of our lungs for no reason in particular; and always wishing to do something great one day. It shows up … Continue reading →

The Shepherd’s Voice (by the teacher) There are days when I am weary And I can’t take one more step. Each word I speak is empty And my limbs seemed filled with lead. There are nights when I am fearful … Continue reading →

I am taking a survey of my readership. Please tell me your opinion of my blog. Below are some questions that can guide your responses; -What topics are you inclined to read? -What aspects of life concern you the most? … Continue reading →