clcouch123
I use C L Couch when writing formally because it is a version of my name that's genderless. And, frankly, easier for handwriting--I have a severe writer's cramp. In conversation, I go by Christopher, having been named for the boy who had the poly bear and finally being (achieving) fine with that.
I use small Xes all the time because WordPress won't let me cut and paste the text from my program page to this one. (Grrrrrr.)
I am a career educator, semi-retired due to disability. I live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (USA).
The main photographs at this site (of the road, of me) were crafted by photographer and my friend Debra Danielson. A variety of her work is available for appreciation at
Thank you, lookers, hearers.--Christopher
clcouch123 
August 30, 2016 at 7:25 pm
That’s terrible Christopher and I agree. You are very right people shouldn’t be shot down like that.Not to mention, even though the child in the stroller was young, that could mess a child up for life. Even if its only nightmares that never leave. Wonderful, insightful piece.
September 1, 2016 at 2:32 am
The parent’s life was taken, and now children’s lives are broken. No death is good, but this was needless. Thank you for sharing your wisdom of the situation and for your affirmation.
August 31, 2016 at 2:48 am
Oh my! This. This is just heartbreaking! 😦 Why in the world? 😦
YES to your final stanza, brother! YES!
September 1, 2016 at 2:43 am
I don’t know why. Especially when the victims here are innocent. Thank you, sister, for reinforcing the understanding of how wrong this is.
September 1, 2016 at 3:23 am
Yes. The worst part is no answers will ever be given. Sigh.
September 2, 2016 at 2:25 am
Yes, sigh.