There are terrific models for success with reluctant readers, but many school systems and state governments need to set aside their 'not invented here' and 'we have more important problems than education' attitudes.

The weird, weird thing about devastating loss is tha life actually goes on.

I choose you, Max. -Fang

Tell me again what we're doing here," I said, running a continuous scan of our surroundings. Fang popped some Cracker Jack into his mouth. "We're here to watch manly men do manly things." I followed Fang's line of sight: He was watching the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, who were not doing manly things, by any stretch of the imagination.

Bombs are good. I love bombs."--Iggy

Yes, I sounded like a pathetic weenie. I prefer to think of it as showing my softer side.

Honesty is always good, except when it's better to lie.