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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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Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting What should a parent do when a grandparent plays favorites?: 1 of 24
With amazing subtlety my mother-in-law would play favorites. Examples would be choosing to spend Mother's Day with the other set of grandchildren, buying expensive items for the other grandchildren, and even scolding my children but not the other set of grandchildren. It wasn't completely just favoritism to the grandkids onl... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Ice cream sandwich: 1 of 24
Ice cream sandwiches were something that was a real treat at our house growing up. Our parents weren't ones to spend hard earned money on novelty treats, but they did believe in eating great food. Most often my Mom would try to find a homemade version that would imitate the store bought version. This recipe is one that made ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I hear you: 6 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..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Saying good-bye: 3 of 70
"You have a good day now," whispered the priest in the intensive care unit for her ears only. He emphasized the "you". I remembered it seemed like they had a sacred little secret together that none of the family was meant to know. After days of pain, my mother passed her final Saturday nearly pain free. When my brother came ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cranberry sauce: 2 of 46
Beneath the table Johnny slipped silently while no one was aware, The scoop of icky red stuff Mom ordered him to eat with a stare. With his other hand he carefully Took bites of the turkey meat, And sat with icky red stuff Oozing out his fingers to his feet. Soon the Thanksgiving feast was over Abandoned for football games, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation How to give your children an appreciation of animals and nature: 1 of 23
Picture a four-year-old boy running toward you in excitement. "Mom, Mom, look what I found!" At that point you look at the two hands held high with writhing garter snakes dripping from each tight little fist. Now the first instinct is to say "Eeeew. Put those down. Now!" and run the other direction. Soon to be followed by th... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: How to use leftover bread crusts: 1 of 21
Alone and forsaken, the thin crust of bread lies uneaten in the bread sack waiting to be thrown away. Instead of throwing the bread in the garbage or out to the birds, keep this forlorn piece of food and turn it into something magnificent. One of the main reasons people don't know what to do with that single crust of bread i... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My hometown: 2 of 41
In my hometown there are no stop lights. There are no hospitals. There is no Wal-Mart. There are no police officers except the county sheriff- 20 minutes away. In my hometown sports are king, everyone knows your name and there are only two paved roads. And yet, even in its isolation and unsophistication, it is without a doub... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Advice for parents sending their children to middle school for the first time: 1 of 20
Making the step from an elementary student to a middle school student is one that invokes considerable changes and opportunities for students. Middle school is notorious for examples of bullying, clicks, and popularity levels as students try to find their place in the school. The following advice is for parents who are sendi... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Reasons why students should not have homework: 1 of 20
Although homework has many benefits to education, there are many existing reasons that homework should be curtailed by school systems. In an age of standardized tests there is an extra push by teachers to incorporate increased amounts of homework; however, the consequences of those choices about homework must be considered. ... More..