Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Too Much Coffee
You know when you drink too much coffee when the staff at Jo-to-Go’s recognize when you get a haircut.
2/3 of The Child Called It Trilogy
So far, from this past weekend I’ve read both the Child Called It and The Lost Boy, both from Dave Palzer. Both were quick reads
The Child Called It was everything I expected to be; it was well written (from the perspective of a 5-12 as the book progresses) and the details of what another human being can do to another (especially from a mother to child) were both vivid and disturbing.
The Lost Boy was more uplifting. It chronicled Dave’s teenage years going through different foster homes and even a Juvenile Hall. Throughout the whole book it was inspiring how driven this teenage boy was. He was so focused, especially the second half of the book, of making his life make a difference. He was very self aware of where he’d come from – even though he didn’t fully comprehend it – and where he needs to go.
Looking forward to your next one, Dave. Should have you consumed within the next forty-eight hours or so.Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
I learned because I wanted to, not to get the points
Last week I was late for class because I had an upset stomach and was using the bathroom when the class started. As soon as I sat down, the teacher handed out a pop quiz.
Even though I had actually studied for the know ‘pop’ quiz – there’s one every week it seems – my stomach was so distracting and blucky that I completely coped out of it.
As soon as I got the test, I wrote big in letters:
I ABSOLUTELY FEEL LIKE SHIT. I HAVE A VERY UPSET STOMACH. JUST GIVE ME A ZERO FOR THIS QUIZ.