Did you see "The Spirit of Halloween" movie on Hallmark? Just a cat in this one. It is a take off of The Christmas Carol. Yes, I love all versions.
If you like reality shows or believe that the spirits in fictions help change minds and hearts, then the three links of the criminal trial will be interesting. The outcome will leave you wanting. But, you will see the past, present and future in them. Remember, if you do not learn the lessons of the past and present, the future is grim. It is a Dickens of a lesson if not learned.
Are you a Scrooge or a Marley? Whatever you are, Tiny Tim needs you.
If these were movies, some would be edited due to length. These are first person reports.
Day 1: Ebony Parker trial. The reading specialist deserves to be listened to. The mockers of her, in the viral video, was disgusting.
https://www.youtube.com/live/cI1ShV62p6E?is=iUxu2eZXiAAvZ2BB
Day 2: The counselor said he has regrets.
https://www.youtube.com/live/L410AE89lsk?is=s8ymb45q-m9nLDd5
Day 3: The judge goes rogue.
Alexa, what does rogue mean? Breaker of rules, causes trouble, bends the rules'
Synonyms: scoundrel, trickster, rascal, miscreant.
https://www.youtube.com/live/jeYKJiiQx98?is=aneg2dMCj8HpLy3P
This viral video did not make it to the trial. A jury did not see it. Did the judge?
Viral video: not a laughing matter.
https://youtu.be/BCrNyqE-Tfg?is=mlM7fIHwXbXs8Vib
The principal's head rolled and the policeman called the teacher a hero. Was she? I do think the reading specialist certainly tried. She was crucial in the rescue and recovery stage.
This news report probably got buried. Google found it for me.
https://youtu.be/TFHTyAPaB_w?is=IgQkHBsRQERq2iDG
In other reports, the Superintendent left also. See the many other posts.
Evidently, reports are out now on the Bend's shooter's family, but I will not post that link. I do not see a name on the post. Lasting emotional scars of an adult are mentioned. CNN interview of a mother who survived a shooting in 2001?
Do not romanticize these shootings. Lifetimes are at stake. Rattle a few chains. You could save a life, maybe more.
From the Teacher's Desk with love,
Marian R. Carlino
October 20, 2026