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Hello, friends. Happy Father’s Day, for those who celebrate! I have two days of the 2025-2026 school year left. Two days. The two longest days of the school year, most likely. Especially the Monday. This year’s season ender isn’t feeling as bad as last year’s (so far) but it sure as hell isn’t giving me…

Hello, friends. The 2025-2026 school year is winding down. As a teacher and a parent, there’s a sense of endings. The season finale will soon be upon us and one hopes there’ll be no season-ending cliffhanger. I’m still reeling from last year’s. The world around grows increasingly more terrifying and getting through more difficult. That’s…

Hello, friends. My parents would’ve celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this past week. It’s crazy to me that Mom’s been gone for seven years now. Dad is still recuperating from having a pacemaker installed. He’s been at a rehab place and I’m guessing will be released soon. He was full of piss and vinegar yesterday,…

Hello, friends. We’re leaving May behind and swinging into June. Things have been a lot. Still, the end of the school year quickly approaches and I’m there for it. So. Much. So. Because if what I’ve witnessed is any indication, next year will be even worse. But I’ll have my stories. Thank goodness that there’s…

Hello, friends. This past week…I know, I know. I say it every week in this space. But this one… This past week was special. Dad is in the hospital as I write this but he’s fine. A recent doctor’s appointment found something that needs fixing and, unfortunately, the three day weekend is making what should…

Hello, friends. Are you sick of me mentioning the past week has been busy? Not only am I sick of writing it, but I’m sick of having them. This coming week will be more of the same with appointments for my father, for me, and other things. The only thing I’m really looking forward to…

Hello, friends and happy Mother’s Day to those who celebrate! Another busy week which will lead to other busy weeks this month. I feel spread so thin that you can see right through me! Welcome to the 172nd installment of Gauthic Times, the newsletter about my writing, my life, and appreciation. If you’re a reader…

Hello, friends. This past week was strange in that it somehow dragged while still moving quickly. It was busy with two nights honoring G, one for poetry and another academically, and the typical return-to-school-after-vacation silliness. Welcome to the 171st installment of Gauthic Times, the newsletter about my writing, my life, and thinking about alternative histories…

Hello, friends. Spring vacation is over and now the last 2+ months of school remain. There’ll be holidays and such, but there’ll be other things that are exclusive to teaching in the 21st century that are not as fun. Either way, writing full-time won’t resume again until the end of June (except for weekends) which…

Hello, friends. Spring vacation has sprung and I, apparently, am going to use clichés now. Perhaps it’s because Rome wasn’t built with a cliché, but I’m not thrilled by it. It’s the opening I have, though, and—like many of my students approach their work—I don’t feel like revising it, so you’re stuck with it. I’m…