Julie Lacksonen

Joined January 2021

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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 Case of the Missing Mandarins
Dear Mom, I have an admission to make. This may shock you or amuse you (I hope the latter). At any rate, my desire is that this confession will not make you think any less of your second-born child.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Confessions
Renaissance Fun
My family of four Planned an adventurous day. We would travel To a Renaissance Fest two hours away. * The drive went smoothly,
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Poets
Beliefs
You probably don't believe exactly as I do. You probably have your own, unique point of view. I ask to be allowed to choose my own way,
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Poets
Shine On
May you shine with the glow of a bright, golden sun. May your laughter reveal an abundance of fun. May your life be filled with great music and joy,
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Poets
The Music Played On
My mum was jabbering with other adults. I was excited to take a trip on the huge, new ship named Titanic, but here I am, listening to grownup chit-chat, with no one near my age to relate to.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in History
Earth Day Songs Everyone Should Hear. Top Story - April 2022.
Earth Day should not be one day per year. It should not just be focused on in schools. We all live on this planet, and we all need to do our parts to take good care of it. With this in mind, here are some of the best songs to listen to related to Earth Day. These are songs worth hearing any time, not just April 22.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Beat
When You've Nothing to Say
What do you say When you've nothing to say? The words are all jaded And you're moving away. * Through good times and bad,
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Poets
Hole in the Cloud
So many gray days Had me shrouded in fog. I wanted to scream and shout it out, But someone else may have heard. ☁️ These thoughts were personal, internal -
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Poets
Songs of Friendship
Here are some truths about friendship: Friends come in all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors. Friendship is important to our health and happiness. Music is a way friends can bond (or argue)!
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Beat
Time for Us to Fly
It's fun to try to make up playlists with a common theme, so this is the first of what may be many pieces featuring lists and links for songs with some common thread, in this case flight or flying.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Beat
Best of Intentions
I pity anyone who has experienced the pain of a missing child. Serious crime is rare in my rather small town, but six years ago, when my son, Jeremy was just seven, he simply disappeared from his bedroom. There were no signs of forced entry or struggle. There was no ransom letter or note from my son. I know he wouldn't have run away. He was a happy, well-adjusted boy who loved both me and his mom.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Fiction
Best of Intentions
Part one here. As Chrissy looked at the bookmark the stranger had given to her mom, she felt a burst of coldness and a tingly sensation. She screamed as a bright light blinded her. When she opened her eyes, everything looked foreign.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Fiction

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The Case of the Missing Mandarins

Renaissance Fun

Beliefs

Shine On

The Music Played On

Earth Day Songs Everyone Should Hear. Top Story - April 2022.

When You've Nothing to Say

Hole in the Cloud

Songs of Friendship

Time for Us to Fly

Best of Intentions

Best of Intentions

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