Four hundred and nineteen students graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School June 11 at 2 pm. The commencement exercises were held at the EagleBank Arena at George Mason University.
Animal Hospital Holds “Barke” Sale in Fairfax for Dogs and Kids (Springfield Connection)
The VCA Animal Hospital hosted a fund-raising “barke” sale on May 26 via the Canines-N-Kids Foundation. The foundation hopes to use the donations to further cancer research for children by studying cancer diseases in canines.
Teens Receive Character Awards (McLean Connection)
Amid a late-spring drizzle that left park grounds sodden and sneakers muddy, the McLean Citizens Association honored three teenagers on May 19 during McLean Day for their public acts of service.
Published in PCC’s Fountains!
Published for the first time ever with my short fiction in PCC’s Fountains.
Book Review: Deadfall by Robert Liparulo
When Hutch becomes the protector of a nine-year-old boy, he realizes it’s up to him to save an entire town from sudden death.
The Dyslexic Superpower: Why Our Uncanny Abilities Aren’t Weaknesses
Every hero needs a weakness. Reading and writing just happen to be ours. See dyslexia as a superpower instead of a disability in this article.
Joy of Checkers (Short Story)
The world has forgotten its history and now resides in a rustic shadow of its former glory. But one little girl determines to share her memories no matter what.
Book Review: Peace Like A River by Leif Enger
Reuben Land’s life changes forever when his brother is tried for murder and escapes the law to become a fugitive.
Not With My Watch (Short Story)
A rookie guardian angel is tasked to protect a rebellious teenaged girl and draw her to faith. When his tactics prove ineffective, however, he must consider more drastic options.
Writing Contest: Fruits of the Spirit Daycare
Trustin, a homeless man in Washington DC, thinks that kindness is all but extinct until a little girl from Fruits of the Spirit Daycare comes to share her lunch.