Swiss Knives Express offers a free knife if you submit a Swiss Army Knife story that is published or used on their website. Here are some of the interesting stories and uses that people have for Swiss Army Knives. Story 1 – R. Reyes of Keller, TX I grew up in a family that doesn’t …
Leaving Abuse: A Journey into the Great Unknown
The sun had barely crested the horizon that morning when I woke up in my daughter’s bed. Turning around, I realized that my neck and shoulders had turned to stone overnight. I slowly got up and began massaging my neck to release some of the tension and was immediately overwhelmed with emotional exhaustion too intense …
What happens to a person who is dying from glioblastoma multiforme
If you’ve recently found out that you, a family member, or a friend has been diagnosed with glioblastoma mediforme (gbm), chances are you’re wondering, “What’s going to happen?” Of course, this is just one of the many thoughts that will go through your mind. How do I know this? Because I was with my brother …
Social Network Leadership Lessons: Teamwork
The film, The Social Network, is a powerful portrait of how Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his team started with a dream and a $1000 startup to become the world’s youngest billionaire. As of this writing, Facebook is valued at at least $50 billion, and this would mean it’s worth more than eBay, Yahoo, and …
Common problems when playing games
1. “THE GAME IS NOT WORKING!” When it comes to playing PC games, this is probably the biggest and most frustrating problem someone can run into. I’ve bought games before that didn’t work properly and had no idea why. When I have this problem, there are a few things I do to help me figure …
Get more out of the Christmas experience
The calendar year is long. But we have birthdays, anniversaries, weekends, holidays, and festivities to look forward to that make the wait easier. One of those great festivals is Christmas. It’s like ending the year with happiness and leaving behind all the sorrows and looking to start a New Year all over again. Every Christmas …
This is harder than golf!
When we were kids in New Jersey, we all played handball against a wall for fun and exercise. It cost no money to play and the only equipment needed was a ball and a wall. The wall could be anywhere, as long as the surrounding area was relatively flat. We played for hours and hours. …
Destructor or constructor?
I just got back from a teacher retirement banquet at one of the big school districts in Southern California. I was invited to honor my friend who is retiring this year. While I was glad to be there, I was blessed beyond anything I expected. Hearing the stories of teachers and principals who had influenced …
11 must-have Bluetooth speakers for music lovers
There is literally nothing complicated about buying gifts for music lovers. All you have to do is put your finger on the gadgets that have the best quality music and belong to subtle brands. The best gadgets for music lovers are those that have good sound quality, noise cancellation, and don’t damage the eardrum. With …
The aftermath of a school tragedy: some coping strategies
I was the high school principal in Montourville, Pennsylvania, when TWA Flight 800 exploded off Long Island in July 1996. The recent tragedy in Connecticut, like the other school tragedies we have witnessed, always brings thoughts not only about the disaster itself, but about the tragedy that follows such a disaster. In 1996, our school …