Present

             I take attendance every single day at school in my Spanish classes. As I call out each name on the roll my students must respond by saying “Aqui” (Here) or “Presente” (Present). It is rare to have a full class on any given day. There are always students that…

Ready for the Storms

                 As I write these lines a powerful hurricane is approaching the state of Florida. Irma has already devastated many Caribbean islands and now turns its attention to the southeast parts of the United States. This powerful storm can destroy many homes and kill some people and at…

The Truth Kills

               The story of Florence Foster Jenkins is amusing and tragic. She was a wealthy New York socialite, who “performed” in many private concerts for her friends and celebrities. This tone-deaf “singer” was never told the truth about her awful voice and she kept on singing from 1920s to…

Get Up Again and Fight

             Today is the world championship fight between Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor.  Millions will be watching the fight and millions of dollars are being wagered (wasted) in Las Vegas.             Who is going to win? Everyone asks.             My answer:  Who cares? Champions come and go and all of…

A Touch of Oil (Leviticus 2)

            “You shall add oil to it…”             I enjoy eating bread.  There are many varieties I like, such as Cuban, French, Italian, White Mountain, garlic, etc. I can eat these breads with or without butter, but my favorite additive is olive oil.             Olive oil (and a little touch…

No Substitute

           There are people in our schools that are extremely important. As a teacher, I value the contributions of substitute teachers, for without them many academic instittutions would be forced to close its doors. It is comforting to know that when I have to miss school for any reason, a substitute will…

The Valley Song

My soul is cast down / I am a prisoner of fear I don’t want to drown / Lord, are you even here?   I cry out your name / Amid my great distress I long for your embrace / For I am alone and depressed   Who can save me from this situation? / Who can change my life…

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