Halftime Speeches

Late Bloomer

The name on the file read “Humphrey, Shawn.” I looked around the office. I looked back down at the file....

Life Chart

I calibrated the vertical axis in terms of different levels of emotional well-being. At the highest height I wrote “Being...

Publish or Perish

The tornado sirens began to wail. The cheerful songs being sung by cartoon characters over the loudspeakers gave way to...

Hug or Handshake?

I have a good handshake. I should. I prepare. I practice. I seek feedback. I make improvements. I even exercise...

More Than 100 Yards of Turf

Its gears were rusted. Its cables were loose. Its tires were wobbly. I did my best to keep my sister’s...