Books are growing more honest at a younger age, and the world is becoming less warm and fuzzy. Or at least the monsters are out in the open.

Athlete or not, I’m going to make sure you know how to read.

See Scott run, Run Scott run. See Scott die, No such luck.

Reciprocity is not mandatory.

Let's face it - with a few exceptions, nobody likes anybody.

You know what guys do? They stand up for people. You know why? Two reasons. It's right. And it feels good. Even if the person doesn't know what you did. Maybe especially then.

She never said, "No, don't buy that trash," or "Pick a real book." She knew they were all real books. This is how great a librarian she was. And how great a mom.