Julie Lacksonen
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Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.
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The Broken Promise
The countdown to summer has ended, and now it is time for freedom and fun with my best friend, Christopher Johnson. This is the first summer when Chris’ parents aren’t hiring someone to watch him and his 14-year-old sister, Elizabeth. It’s about time. Chris and I just finished sixth grade. My mom hasn’t hired a sitter for me for two years, and I’m an only child. In her defense, she couldn’t afford it as a single mom. Besides, I spend so much time with the Johnsons, I feel like an honorary son. Chris is the most responsible kid I know. He does extra credit, he holds doors open for strangers, and one time, he saw $20 fall out of a lady’s pocket, and instead of keeping it, he gave it back. I would call him book smart, whereas I am street smart. We complement each other well.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Fiction
New Horizons
This is my 240th wakeup. The headache isn’t quite as bad as the last time. I still wish there were a way to cross space through a wormhole like in old cinema movies. Cryogenics have improved, but it’s still not for sissies. We are awakened every 60 days to offset the effects of atrophy.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Fiction
Boom, Bah, Tick, Tok
Music is art that goes in your ears and straight to your heart. I am a music teacher. I go so far as to say that it’s the biggest part of my identity, and one of which I am extremely proud. I've been teaching at the same public school for 34 years. Is it always easy? No. Do I sometimes get frustrated? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. I love it!
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Beat
