Speak

I won't take a real nap. I have this halfway place, a rest stop on the road to sleep, where I can stay for hours. I don't even need to close my eyes, just stay safe under the covers and breathe.

There is more. For someone who questions the value of words, he sure uses a lot of them.

you don’t learn art now, you will never learn to breathe!!!”

Are words or numbers more important than images? Who decided this?

Do not come here and ask me to show you how to draw a face. Ask me to help you find the wind.

It is easier not to say anything. Shut your trap, button your lip, can it. All that crap you hear on TV about communication and expressing feelings is a lie. Nobody really wants to hear what you have to say.

Brown bags—humble testament to suburbia, or terminal geek gear? Insulated lunch bags—hip way to save the planet, or sign of an

testament to suburbia, or terminal geek gear

Vietnam or Iraq—one of those TV wars.

keep the social studies teachers on track.