CJ Woods III’s Story Archive

The Story of 7 Million Kids

March 29, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

Last December, I attended a meeting of the “Reading is Fun Club” in Morris Plains, NJ., and my memories of the event were published here on January 4th, 2018. The club was inspired by Jeff Kinney’s book, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days,” and started by 4th grader Kiera … Read More

We Were Gonna Change The World

March 22, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

In 2015 I attended my high school reunion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I graduated in 1965, so it was the 50th year since I had cap-and-gowned. One of the attendees was a graduate of a much later year, and gave a preview of a book he was writing about the historic … Read More

Another One Lost

March 15, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

“Another one lost.” My brother-in-law, who always spoke softly, murmured this as he drove. I was a passenger in his car, and when I looked out of the window to find the subject of his comment, I had a good idea about what I would see. We both worked as … Read More

Local Students Participate in Peaceful Protest

March 14, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

On a crisp, sunny morning, students from Shortridge High School marched quietly around the track, seeking answers and action on the issue of gun violence in schools. Some carried signs with the names of other students killed in Parkland, Florida earlier this year, and other school shootings. Other IPS schools … Read More

Peace Train

March 8, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

Driving south on Arlington Avenue one day, I paused before the lowered arms and flashing lights north of Massachusetts Avenue. A train was passing and we drivers had to stand and wait. I’ve written before of the emergence of my Mr. Hyde personality when in my car, but I have … Read More