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Vol.1, Chronicle 34
I ALMOST STAYED OUT THE HALLWAY: “Stay out the hallway” was written in black on 2” white athletic tape, advice on a gym door for students where me & Miss Julie voted last Tuesday. That advice in some form, has… Continue reading
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Vol.1, Chronicle 30
(TOES, CREATION/EVOLUTION) SHALLOW THOUGHTS FROM THE DEEP END WITH MISS JULIE’S POOL BOY: Creationism & Evolution trace back to toes. Like the world’s 3 major religious entities all trace back to night time commando raider & 100 year old baby… Continue reading
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Vol.1, Chronicle 27, TitleIX
STORIES FROM THE STEPS, VOLUME 1, CHRONICLE 27, Title IX: No man need be a mediocrity if he accepts himself as God made him.” ~Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh~ I equate Miss Julie with this line. She answered her call long… Continue reading
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Vol.1, Chronicle 25: Streak of Love
STREAK OF LOVE: In Philadelphia, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, sits a legendary gymnasium named The Palestra. Outside that old barn’s front doors is a plaque that reads: “To win the game is great. To play the… Continue reading
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The point of Summer ’24 with MJPB
(SOME NOT & SOME) SHALLOW THOUGHTS FROM THE DEEP END WITH MISS JULIE’S POOL BOY, Summer ‘24, the point: And so it begins, the 100 days ‘til Labor Day & Miss Julie & the Pool Boy exchange their traditional farewell.… Continue reading
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Vol.1, Chronicle 21: From the Pool Boy
(PERSONAL & NOT SO) SHALLOW THOUGHTS FROM THE DEEP END WITH MISS JULIE’S POOL BOY, Windows, reflection & revelation: Earlier this month, I found myself alone in God’s house. As I stood on the stage under one of its stained… Continue reading
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Vol.1, Chronicle 18: Teacher Appreciation Week
VOLUME 1, CHRONICLE 18, TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: “…You stand at the edge while people run you through, I thank the Lord there’s people out there like you…”Elton John “Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters Miss Julie & I are privileged to… Continue reading
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Vol.1, Chronicle 14: Educators & Angels
EDUCATORS & ANGELS, A HALF CENTURY LATE APPRECIATION POST: Both the personal & the social media memory machines are working overtime today. First, the personal. I’ve been privileged this last year to spend time with a group of dedicated educators,… Continue reading
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Photo Interlude, Composition 8
MORNING WAKE UP CALL: I walked in this morning as the sun woke up & was reminded of a sign by a hospital elevator shaft from the last days of my father’s life. It read, “Have you said thank you… Continue reading
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Volume 1, Chronicle 8, Thursday with Grandad
VOLUME 1, CHRONICLE 8, THURSDAY WITH GRANDDAD, let me tell you a story from the steps: A friend that recently lost her father posted a pic of a cardinal as she parked at work with the simple caption, Dad. Legend… Continue reading
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