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Mary Jane (MJ) Suttor has spent the last 20 years as a high school English teacher. In these endeavors she has also advised school newspapers and yearbooks as well. In addition to these assignments, Mary Jane has been a high school theater director who has

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Escape: 1 of 126
His flight aroused the chickensbefore the dawn broke through the morn.Squawking and a flyin' and kickin'in the loving golden straw.If he hadn't been so clumsyhe'd have skipped out without her knowin',but he tripped over the bucketand caught his shirt on the barn door.This set the cows to mooin'and the pigeons to be cooin'and ... More..
Education > School Bullying & Violence The line between harmless fun and bullying: 1 of 86
Crossing the line between harmless fun and bullying has several distinguishing features. For the person doing the bullying, it may seem like harmless fun. To the victim, it can be a painful and even debilitating experience that can affect choices for the rest of a person's life. Harmless fun is something that people look back... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges What causes teen substance abuse?: 1 of 60
A group of seniors in high school had to respond to a question about what would be their top priorities if they were stranded on a deserted island. Their good-natured smiling response was "Party hard!" Were these troubled kids from a neglectful home? No, they were happy, healthy teens who were loved by their parents, who rece... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Indoor rainy-day activities for children: 1 of 44
Thirteen Ways to Entertain Kids on Rainy Day"Mom, we're bored!"Every mother has heard this dreaded phrase at some time as the children look out the window at a gloomy day with rain pouring down the panes. Instead of dreading the day, embrace it and think of all the possibilities for fun that are on the horizon.1) Play weather... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Directions: 2 of 79
Directionsare for thosewho feel a necessityto conform.For me I prefera mystery or twonot justto follow the norm.Toss the mapout of the window,be at peaceand not forlorn.For freedomfrom directionwill make you feelreborn. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day in my life: 11 of 390
Eyes tighten to blockthe morning lightas my husband showers,a purring meow of"Are you up?" intonedto my ear followed bykitty's bouncing exit.A teen's music blaresand the scent of Axeproliferates the air.Cereal to choosemorning news,socks and shoes,papers to check blues,always something to loseClothes? What to choose?Too many ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The drive-in: 1 of 33
The pure innocenceof four 18-year-oldcountry girls,newly graduated,ready for adventureset off for the dusk to dawn featureat the drive-in Plaza Theatre.We were livin' on the wild side.We knew who went to drive-ins:boys in cars with liquor.With the audacity of youthand the thrill of adventure,we sneaked in a Godfather's pizzaf... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 4 of 126
The curtain closed on the voting booth. Which candidate is vote worthy? Is it the one who would probably be best for the country or is it the candidate who represents the voter's personal religious views?When a citizen is making the choice of whether or not to vote for a candidate, take all of the emotional issues off the tab... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I hear you: 5 of 142
I hear you,but it is just a memory.I look at you,but you do not look back.I touch you,but you do not respond.I long for you,but I cannot have you.I kiss you,but the flesh is cool.I listen to you,but there is no breath.I say good bye,but there is no reply.I go on without you,but there is no forget. More..
Education > Homework & Testing Strategies for handling lots of homework: 1 of 26
Coping with a mountain of homework can seem daunting, especially with deadlines looming and time running out. What can seem an abundance of time to complete a project, suddenly can become very short as the result of illness, family emergencies, work commitments and other activites that take more time than expected. Add on mu... More..