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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Just another night
It was an afternoon like any other. I clocked out and plodded my way to the elevator with all the other zombies working the fifth floor of the Screw You Insurance Company. The real name was Secure You, but no one on the fifth floor called it that.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Fiction
Fifty Nifty United States
Each of the 50 United States of America has charm and individuality. My fifth graders learn about the states every year, so I've compiled songs for each one. I'll share their nicknames, postal abbreviations, and some interesting facts. This will be in alphabetical order, as in the song above, but the number preceding them is the order in which they joined the union.
By Julie Lacksonen6 months ago in Education
Growing Pains
“No!” I shrieked, “I don’t want another child. I can’t go through that again.” Don’t get me wrong. I loved my son, Shawn, more than life itself. I didn’t even have much trouble with childbirth. But, after we got home, I went through a long period of severe depression.
By Julie Lacksonen6 months ago in Fiction
Cabin on the Lake. Top Story - July 2025.
I sighed and pulled my hat brim down to protect my face from the summer sun. Just a few more chapters, I promised myself, turning my attention back to my book. After several efforts to read, I discovered I couldn’t focus on the words, so I leaned back and looked at the lake.
By Julie Lacksonen6 months ago in Fiction
