Tragedy in a high school, through this teacher’s eyes
As reported in CNN tonight (click here to read the article), a tragic scene unfolded today as a lone gunman took several students hostage. After he had released all but two of the teenage girls, SWAT teams stormed the school to rescue them. The gunman, however, was too quick for them, and he was able [...]
One Only Needs To Listen
I think that one of the greatest skills we can learn as writers is how to be good listeners. In the last week alone, I have closed my mouth and opened my heart to hear more stories of love, tragedy, revenge, and sacrifice than any one human being can rightly claim to hear in a [...]
The Passing of Steve Irwin: A Death in the Family?
The phone calls have been heavy this morning, as friends and family members wake to the news that the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, was killed early Monday by a sting ray. Normally, this would probably be like the death of any other celebrity, where we’re all in a bit of shock over the news, and [...]
Bush Lands in Iraq: The Perfect Conspiracy?
Washingtonpost.com has just reported that President Bush just landed in Iraq to meet newly named Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and discuss the next steps in the troubled, three-year-old war. So here’s where I’ll take this: Troubled president makes a surprise visit in country where no. 1 terrorist has just been killed. Troubled president and administration [...]
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