How Are You?

When you ask that question, do you listen to the answer? As someone who struggles with some sometimes-discouraging health issues, I have learned a hard lesson: Not everyone really wants to know how I'm doing, even if they ask how I'm doing. With recent discussions on...

Almost Free Speech

After studying the First Amendment, Monica (9) composed the list of rules she would employ at her own newspaper company. Don't put bad words Make kid friendly Put stuff that's not all about Anna Nicole or famous people Put no lies in the paper Also put some...

The Veterans Ruined My Mascara

The Freedom Festival Grand Parade is a long-standing tradition in my family. We gather up chairs, blankets, sunscreen, and enough drinks and snacks to keep even the most wriggly one entertained for a couple of hours. True, I love a parade. The bands, the floats, the...

House Rules for Teen Cell Phone Use

Kids and cell phones at what age should they go together? Or should they at all? Look, I know there are hundreds of arguments to be made on whether or not children should have their own phones. I'm not here to make an argument for either side. I just know that right...