The Boy’s Smile There is an old mirror in the shower, pitted and scaled with age. Every time… Read more The Boy’s Smile
Author: Christian M.
I am a husband, father of three, and a teacher. I am a lover of writing and the English language. I am a fan of the outdoors and exploring it with my family. I am interested in anything and everything, and it's always been my motto to try anything thrice. And I am writing this blog to comment on the state of fatherhood, education, and really anything that pops into my twisted, little brain.
The House on Bar Street
The House on Bar Street It was Summer at the house on Bar Street, and at five or six… Read more The House on Bar Street
The “Death” of Santa Claus does not Mean the End of the Magic.
Last year our daughter admitted to us that she hadn’t really believed in Santa anymore. In fact, she hadn’t believed… Read more The “Death” of Santa Claus does not Mean the End of the Magic.
I am Not Your Latino – Finding my Hispanic Identiy and Being Found Wanting
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A Beautiful, Terrible Conversation – Part Three: Standing
“He hurt me, he scarred me, and even at forty-four it’s changed me forever. I thought of my students who’ve been through this and worse. It doesn’t matter if it happens if you’re fourteen or forty-four, it changes you, how you view the world. How you view yourself. For the first time, I could see myself as something else besides a strong, female teacher. I could be a strong woman.”
