“Tomorrow is only found in the calendar of fools.” – Og Mandino Next time I see Dusty, I am home again for the summer. Dusty has come over to see me and she looks more haggard than last time, so I do what I do best and put her down for a nap while my […]
“The language of friendship is not words but meanings.” – Henry David Thoreau My cell sang Pink’s “Just Give me a Reason”. “Hello, Dusty! I’m so glad you called!” Dusty’s muffled voice is obscured by the whimpering of her baby boy in the background. “Just a sec,” and I wait as she does whatever she […]
8 Empowering Middle Grade Novels for Kids Interested in Social Justice by Melissa Sarnon, Barnes & Noble As the United States watches a new administration take over the White House after a contentious election year, a wave of social and political activism has swept the country. For generations, young people all over the world have […]
I want to induct heroes and heroines into my Gallery of Gratitude. These are just a few examples of caring individuals. Besides the adults that take on the bullies, there are several young, heroic people. I could post several more examples of teen activists and extraordinary children who give of themselves to others, their families, […]
Preface If you have followed Fran, Dusty, Dean and Annie in the Bully Dog Series, you might understand that I am saddened by their departure from my imagination. Fran will always make me smile to think of her as a young girl, bullied at school, who found her voice, and stood up to the bullies; […]