Rachel Scott wrote that one day she wanted to touch millions of hearts. She believed if one person went out of their way to show compassion, it could start a beautiful chain reaction. But she didn't live long enough to prove her theory. She was killed at the Columbine shootings in 1999. That year, Rachel's father, Darrell, began speaking around the country in an attempt to … [Read more...] about Rachel’s Challenge
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Giving Voice
There's this guy. Everybody knows who he is but I've never met anyone who actually knows him. He's homeless. Very muscular. Some call him the "Buff Bum." And, while he's not quite as ripped as Atlas must have been, I imagine the weight he carries doesn't seem much lighter than the heavens Atlas had to hold up. Sometimes I see him in the cool morning walking down the sidewalk … [Read more...] about Giving Voice
Black and Blue
Two months ago: Blue glares at Black and mumbles something between clenched teeth. Weeks later: When Black thinks things are okay, Blue shoots him a dirty stare, a nasty comment. Black tries to let it go. "I haven't done anything to him." Blue pushes. "Why can't he just leave me alone?" Black wonders. Then comes the challenge. "I can kick your ass." "I don't wanna fight you," … [Read more...] about Black and Blue
Crossing Lines
I was sitting in a lobby Thursday morning waiting for an oil change. The television was blaring the breaking news of the Northwest. I sat down just in time to hear about the Seattle attorney who had apparently reached his limit with people ignoring parking space lines. He was arrested for keying car doors of vehicles taking up more than one spot. Now if you've ever tried to … [Read more...] about Crossing Lines
Critique: First, do no harm
Disclaimer: The events depicted in this blog took place sometime between the years 2004 and the present. At the request of the survivors, the names have been changed. Incidents may be embellished. I am, after all, a fiction writer. And since this is my blog, it is based on my opinion. But keep in mind, (at risk of cliché) opinions are like assholes—everybody has one. I have … [Read more...] about Critique: First, do no harm
