Author Archives: John McWib
The Two Playgrounds of (1960) Santa Monica
It was always dark under there, old and strange, somehow feeling in itself like a living thing. The pilings are like an ancient forest breathing and moaning. Even a good distance from the shore the wet spray fills the air. … Continue reading
The Road Back, Almost.
On the morning of June 25, 1986 I awoke unable to move the left side of my body. I could not wiggle a finger or toe. After months of seeing specialists it was discovered, using a new type of medical … Continue reading
Speak Up, Please!
So in my very last semester at the community college, before transferring to a university, I found myself sitting in a speech class. Now I was not particularly interested in a speech class. I had no desires to do public … Continue reading
The Generation iGap
When I turned fifteen I couldn’t wait to get my driving permit, which was allowed when you turned 15 1/2, back in the 1960’s in California. All I could think about was the freedom having wheels would give me. Man, … Continue reading
Socially Inept Networking
Some time ago my boss wanted me to get involved in Social-Networking sites. He said this is where the marketing of the present and the future is taking place. I prefer the telephone myself. Oh oh, one more time where … Continue reading
Valentine`s Day vs. President`s Day
Well, now that the two holidays are over, let me ask; which one would you prefer? I had to ask myself this question when someone at work noticed that I had not one single comment to make about Valentines Day. … Continue reading
Nothing Lost, Nothing Gained
I received a call the other day from a tutor. Not an unusual thing, however this tutor just happened to be someone whom I helped sign up at TutorZ, last year. Now I remember him because before he signed up … Continue reading
The Kid with a Kid Goes to College
I became a single parent in my 40s. I would have to say it was the hardest and loneliest thing I’ve ever done. My daughter was ten when she moved in with me and we really didn’t know each other … Continue reading
No Worries!
I had been out of touch with my good friends at TutorZ for a few years now. It was a great experience working with those guys but, with school ending and my internship ending, it seemed like a good time … Continue reading
How to Succeed at Math Without Really Crying
I guess it was about six or seven years ago that I first met him. He was sitting a couple of seats behind me in the row to my right. I was in the front row. I almost always sat … Continue reading