Thursday, July 10, 2025
The upcoming 2025–26 academic year marks a milestone for my high school: tuition has officially entered the $20,000 range, landing at $20,500. It’s a sobering figure—but not a surprising one. My school isn’t unique; it's simply following the same trajectory as most private schools across the... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, July 7, 2025
The Purlios Split
Summer 2005. By that summer, Mr. Purlio had fully retired—from both teaching Spanish and running his driver’s ed school. Not long after, he threw out Mrs. Purlio and their two adult children. Mrs. Purlio made regular rounds through the neighborhood, telling anyone who would listen what had happened.... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time to Discern
I saw online that my high school recently hosted a retreat at a De La Salle Brothers retreat house, focused on vocation discernment and deepening one’s faith. Fifteen students chose to attend this optional retreat. Reading that truly warms my heart. The Catholic Church deeply needs religious... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, June 30, 2025
When I Passed the Test
July 2002. I took my driver’s test for the third time—and failed. Once again, the left front cone got me during the parallel parking section. Still, the test administrator that day was a nice guy, a jovial fellow who was a much better person than the first two. If I were ever a test administrator,... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
No Team
You might think my love of golf would have led to me to trying out for the golf team in high school - it did not. I did not feel I was good enough to try out for the team. Also, the thought of interacting with people was incredibly unnerving for a shy guy like me. Ironically, the golf team was bad,... Sign in to see full entry.