Friday, July 21, 2023

The Congressman's Secret

Just published: The Congressman's Secret, A Novella. 

Is the Congressman from West Texas who he says he is? Does he have a dark secret involving a famous crime from decades ago? Richie Conway thinks he knows the answer, and he’s going to do something about it.



 

Friday, July 7, 2023

New Teacher Blues?

Just released: ‘New Teacher Blues - How To Survive the First Years.’ Are you a new teacher? Do you know someone just starting out? My experience and this book can help. 

New Teacher Blues


In paperback and e-book, on Amazon.com.

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Grow Up, Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper is 30 years old – in calendar years. In mental years, his age is substantially lower. The Phillies player proved his immaturity yet again on May 14 when he charged the Rockies dugout, apparently looking for a fight.

Monday, February 6, 2023

Jonathan Stephens Is Hanging In There!

The Third Book in the Jonathan Stephens Series is out on Amazon: Jonathan Stephens Is Hanging In There!


Jonathan and his family are building a life in their new home, but many challenges await. Some of the strangest things are happening – unusual weather, and a pandemic require everyone to adapt and survive. Jon and his family are doing their best, and they are hanging in there!

Order now: Jonathan Stephens Is Hanging In There!


Sunday, February 5, 2023

Prospect Spotlight: Nick Loftin

The Kansas City Royals have several top prospects in spring camp, and Nick Loftin is one who is getting a look. The 2020, 1st round pick out of Baylor is in a select group of young men with no pro experience invited to Spring Training - he’s the Royals #6 top prospect, and they are looking for Loftin to play a big role in the future of the team.

2023 update: Loftin spent the 2022 season at AA Northwest Arkansas and AAA Omaha. He slashed a combined .254/.333/.403 with 17 home runs, and 98 Ks in 516 ABs. Once again, he is a non-roster invitee to Spring Training.

Friday, February 3, 2023

We're Glad We Knew You

The last time I saw him, it was only for a brief moment – less than a minute. Had I known it would be our last conversation, I would have made it last longer. But at that moment, I was busy, he was busy, and we had about thirty seconds to say, "Hey, how you doing?" And then we were both on to other things.

A week later, he died.

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Jonathan Stephens Is Moving!

The 2nd book in the Jonathan Stephens series is out now on Amazon: Jonathan Stephens Is Moving! 

Jonathan Stephens just got the worst news of his life. He and his family are moving. He just survived fourth grade, and now, getting ready for fifth grade, he will have to do it in a new city in a new state. The new place offers all kinds of new adventures and other things for Jon. Will he find new friends? What’s going to happen in the new school? Will there be hurricanes and floods? Who knows what awaits Jon in his new home.

Order now: Jonathan Stephens Is Moving!


 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

What’s Your Station?

A Primary Grade Teacher’s Guide to Successful, Meaningful, Flexible, Manageable Stations.

Are you an elementary school teacher who struggles with instituting and managing a system of stations (or centers) in your primary grade class? Are you interested in learning how to install a system that:


    Is easily manageable

    Provides quality and engaging station work for students

    Is low maintenance for you

    Is low cost for you

    Allows you to conduct guided reading groups while the rest of your class is working

    Creates a quiet, safe learning environment in your classroom

    Is easily adaptable to swap out stations to keep students interested every day of the school year?


If you answered yes to any of those points, then this book is for you. It is a primary grade teacher’s guide to successful, meaningful, flexible, manageable stations (centers.)



Buy this book in paperback, $5.99 on Amazon.


Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Banned By A Tyrant For Posting A Picture of the Moon

I thought it was funny - the tyrant didn’t and she banned me. Tyrants obviously have no sense of humor. The two who run the Absolute Write Web site are proof positive.

Yes, they banned me for posting a picture of the moon.

Monday, October 11, 2021

The Columbus Day Lie

Many Americans learned in school that October 12 is 'Columbus Day.' That day has long been celebrated as the day Christopher Columbus discovered America, when in reality, he did no such thing. October 12 is more accurately known as the day Columbus and his men landed on an island in the Caribbean Sea, mistakenly believing he was in the East Indies, and Asia.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Prospect Spotlight: Simeon Woods Richardson

At just 20 years old, Simeon Woods Richardson is already near the top of the Toronto Blue Jays top prospects list. The RHP from Sugar Land, Texas is a strikeout ace, and is with the Jays in Spring Training trying to make the 2021 roster. 

Prospect Spotlight: Jax Biggers

Biggers is better, or at least Jax Biggers probably thinks so. He was very good at the University of Arkansas, and also in his first 2 pro seasons in the Texas Rangers organization. Not being able to play in 2020 was a setback for minor league players, but Biggers is ready in 2021 to prove he is better, or at least good enough to move up in the system.

Monday, March 8, 2021

Prospect Spotlight: Jimmy Glowenke

Jimmy Glowenke was a force in college as a hitter and on defense. He was a standout for 3 seasons at Dallas Baptist University, leading the San Francisco Giants  to pick him in the 2020 draft, round 2. The star infielder from Marcus High School (Flower Mound, Texas) will soon begin his first pro season, trying to prove that he has the stuff to make it.