“I used to believe in forever, but forever is too good to be true.” Dianne’s whistle died in her throat, and she sighed to herself as she watched Bill hurrying down the hallway. Winne the Pooh had a lot of… Continue reading

“Teaching is not filling a pot; it is lighting a fire.” Bill slowed his movement as his eyes focused on the motivational placard sitting on the corner of his desk. He had placed that placard there thirty years ago, on… Continue reading

“Good things come to those who wait”, Jim thought to himself as he tipped the shrieking kettle over his battered mug, adding hot water to his instant coffee. Continue reading

Peanut butter and jam sandwiches were just the best snack ever, Stanley concluded to himself, smacking his lips as he licked the extra goodness from his stubby fingers. He could eat them all day. Continue reading

Edgar walked to work that day.  As he had almost every day of his employment at the First National Bank.  Determined to keep everything as ordinary as possible, he worked hard at looking casual while inside his mind was in… Continue reading