Julie Lacksonen
Bio
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.
Achievements (1)
Stories (219/0)
A Fool's Last Laugh
"No!" I shrieked as I saw Tom leap from the third-story balcony. Surely, he wouldn't survive. It all started when I met my roommate, Tom our freshman year at Ohio State. I was excited to be at a party school since, in high school, I was voted "Most likely to bore classmates to death." I'd be lying if I said that didn't sting. I was ready to embrace a life of fun and humor, and with a little luck, some girls.
By Julie Lacksonenabout a year ago in Fiction
Donate Blood
Imagine you get a phone call from a police officer. Fearing something horrible, you sit down. As you fear, it's not good news. The Officer reports that a loved one was involved in a serious auto accident. You rush to the hospital and wait in line at the emergency room. When you get to the window, you frantically ask about your loved one's status. He is in critical condition, requiring multiple units of blood. You are asked about your blood type as they have no more available. If your loved one needs just one more unit, he may not make it without your assistance.
By Julie Lacksonenabout a year ago in Motivation
Peace and Freedom
I have never felt a lack of freedom. As a child, I ran around in my small town, climbing trees, riding my bike, fishing and swimming in the summer, and sledding and skating in the winter. As an adolescent, I chose what path my life would take and what faith to follow. As a young adult, I chose who to marry and where to live. I have lived a privileged life.
By Julie Lacksonenabout a year ago in Humans
Why I entered 22 Poems in the Across the Room Challenge
The common claim for lotteries is, "You can't win if you don't play." With this in mind, I decided to enter every Vocal challenge that works for me. I've also heard that lotteries are taxes for people who are bad at math. But, with Vocal, at least the numbers are less daunting, and writers are in control of the quality of their entries. Great content increases the chances of a win.
By Julie Lacksonenabout a year ago in Motivation
