The Swim Lesson

It was a hot, muggy day, the sun brutal in its assault, illuminating Lake Hiawatha in all its piercing glory. My hot pink tank top had already begun to cling desperately to my body and noon was still an hour away. My first day as a Camp Hiawatha Counselor-in-Training started… Read more“The Swim Lesson”

The Student

Looking back, Roger Marks thought that his acceptance on the staff of Mason Alexander Preparatory School was the best thing to ever happen to him. He was 28 years old and was now on the faculty of the most exclusive, well-funded, and well-paying private school in the state. The student… Read more“The Student”

Neighborly

I was heading out to Wal Mart for some groceries one day at the end of March last year, when I saw my neighbor Sherri from across the road walking down her driveway to check her mailbox. She waved as I pulled to the end of my driveway. “Hi, Sherri,”… Read more“Neighborly”