“Miss Jenkins found a cockroach in her house, today,” said Marcus Wilson’s mom as she peeked outside through the curtains. “Are they bad?” asked Marcus. “Oh heavens, Marcus, cockroaches are filthy and dirty and carry germs. Do you remember the time we found one on our front porch? If you ever see one, Marcus, stomp… Continue reading The Mad Child Scientist
Category: Life Adventures
The Hairspray Can Explosion
Caution: Flammable. Contents under pressure. Marcus Wilson eyeballed the label of his mom's used hairspray can. Do not expose near fire or flame. May explode if temperature rises above 120 degrees. To an adult, this message is never read. To a twelve-year old aspiring scientist, however, this meant, I am an awesome bomb. Marcus discovered… Continue reading The Hairspray Can Explosion
Purple Passion
Did you know it is impossible to think about nothing? Have you ever tried to sleep at night by erasing your thoughts? If you are inside a room shielded from sound, does that mean you will hear nothing? If you have ever tried this you will know that your active mind will create a sound… Continue reading Purple Passion
Where can a guy find a good banana?
Primal Beginnings (From Adopted Like Me)
I always knew I was adopted. That was never a secret. Mom used to call me her little adopted angel. I felt special because I was chosen. Dad told me that they picked me out from a large room filled with cribs of babies. After seeing me in the middle of the room, he said,… Continue reading Primal Beginnings (From Adopted Like Me)
Weekly Photo Challenge: Big
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/weekly-photo-challenge-big/ BIG. It’s larger than life, it’s unexpected, it’s the protagonist in a scene. It’s big. This is our Emerald Queen. The emerald itself is over 9.5 carats! http://www.galleryofdiamonds.com/shop/rings/emeraldqueen-20344.html
Begin Now
I'm certain my mother has been the largest influence in my life. Looking back, I'm not sure if she really believed the positive words she spoke to me when I was a child, but she was certainly successful in making me believe her words. "The time to begin is now." This became a worn out… Continue reading Begin Now
The World Table
Nineteen years ago, in the summer of 1993, seven of my friends got together. Realizing the rich differences of our backgrounds, we decided to have a dinner in which each person would have to bring a dish of food from their native country. We dubbed it the International Party. One friend brought chicken with peanut… Continue reading The World Table
If there is anything real…
If there is anything real in this world, I’m convinced it is a universal power called love. Whether it is born from our hearts or from a Master Diamond Cutter, I have seen it cross every border of culture and religion. I have heard thousands of kids from every socio-economic background recite their poetic expressions to their moms. When words are written, thoughts and feelings are reinforced; when words come forth from the lips, they become real.
Excerpt from
Adopted Like Me- Chosen to Search for Truth, Identity, and a Birthmother
by Michael C. Watson
Embrace Your Life
Grandpa's footsteps shuffled into the spare bedroom I was sleeping. His house was stout and was constructed of thick wood beams, complete with an old-fashioned porch swing. Grandpa probably built the house with his own hands as a wedding present for grandma. I didn't raise my head from the early morning covers, which shielded me… Continue reading Embrace Your Life
Dad-Dreaming
“Let’s go, Minda!” Marcus was already running late for work at his jewelry store, and had the car warmed up and headed in the direction of Minda’s school. “Why do you always have to be exactly three minutes late, Minda? Just start getting ready three minutes early in the morning. Problem solved.” “I couldn’t find… Continue reading Dad-Dreaming
Sorry, No Photo
"Quit complaining, my handsome boy. I'm taking you to school," mom said. "It's photo day, mom. I just broke out with another zit on my forehead." "I'm sure it won't show in the picture, just get ready." It was my worse day for pimples, and the one on the middle of my nose already made… Continue reading Sorry, No Photo
A beautiful lady who lived in Gualan, Guatemala
A Tourmaline for Irmaleen
A one-carat diamond dangled below the watermelon tourmaline in Gallery of Diamonds jewelers. "I've always wanted one of those," Irmaleen Crawford said to her husband of fifty years. "Why in the world would you want that?" Ernie asked, who was upbeat and jolly for a man in his late seventies. "I saw one in a… Continue reading A Tourmaline for Irmaleen
The Small Farm
I loved early Saturday mornings. Homework only took fifteen minutes the night before and I pretended the weekend was a miniature vacation. Our house faced southwest and the sun would pour brightly through our old wooden framed windows. I would lie belly down on the living room floor and watch cartoons. Mom would make biscuits… Continue reading The Small Farm