Tag Archives: childhood

The Songbirds (a Fourth Grade Adventure)

Posted on September 22, 2019 by jedwardnajera

“Time for SongBirds.” Miss Kelly said. “Oh no!” Joe looked up at her bright red hair and freckled face. He quickly lowered his eyes hoping she would take no notice of him. He hated singing. The last time she called … Continue reading →

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Star Watch

Posted on July 26, 2019 by jedwardnajera

In the Imperial Valley, my father, and I suppose many other people, stepped outside to enjoy the cooler evening air of a hot summer night. I was just a toddler but I remember. He would stand or sit on the … Continue reading →

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The Boy

Posted on July 17, 2019 by jedwardnajera

One of my first jobs was with the Migrant Education Program. I was working at a small school in the hills east of Moss Landing. Most of my students there worked in the nearby strawberry farms. They would start working … Continue reading →

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