Harry Potter
A whole universe she created,Making many young readers elated.The stories she toldWere intriguing and bold.And book prices soon were inflated. She wrote about wizards and witches.To heal cuts they used …
George Washington Sets the Stage
George Washington served as our first president from 1789 to 1797. As the country’s first President, many of the actions he took did set important precedents. Democratic self-rule had been …
Jurassic Park
When we were both little and young.Dinosaur names were right on our tongue.Our parents we’d vex.With our talk of T-Rex.On our bedroom walls pictures were hung. That they fascinate us …
The Universe Expands
The Universe begins about 13.8 billion years ago (That is 13,800,000,000 years ago). The event that starts the Universe is typically referred to as “The Big Bang.” Actually, that term …
Miscellaneous
There have been five Star Trek Shows. The original series is often called “Classic Start Trek.” It is also sometimes known as “TOS” – for “the original series.” It was …
ADHD
The following are the first two of six limericks that describe the subjective experience of having attention deficit issues: To do well in school was my goal.And at times I …
About Suicide
Q: “I recently heard about a person who killed himself. I have found myself feeling very upset, not just about the person I heard about, but about something from my …
About Relationships
Q: “I think I’m depressed, but the doctor I consulted said it’s an adjustment disorder. I’m dating a guy who does not intend to go to college, while I expect …
The Blues
Q: I’d like some helpful hints about the blues. I’ve been feeling very depressed. I’ve seen a psychiatrist, who says my depression is not the kind that can be helped …
Assertiveness
Q: “I have a good friend. I’ll call her Jamie, but it’s not her real name. At least I always thought she was my good friend when we were in …