I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

Fresh Homemade Pancakes

When I eat fresh homemade pancakes, I remember that my dad used to make them on Saturday mornings. Me and my siblings were all so excited to eat this special…
Cheddar Cheese and Crackers

Cheese and crackers brings me back to childhood. This was my favorite snack. Sometimes we were even allowed to eat them in front of the TV if the Packer game…
Cut Up Apples

When I eat cut up apples, it instantly transports me to childhood.
Peanut Butter And Jelly On Whole Wheat Bread

I eat peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat bread. It instantly transports me to my childhood home. My mom would make me and my siblings peanut butter and jelly…
Marcus Aurelius

My historical figure is Marcus Aurelius because of his philosophy of living. He had a lot of good advice for people to also live well.
Charlotte Bronte

My favorite historical figure is Charlotte Bronte because she wrote Pride and Prejudice. Pride and Prejudice is an inspiring novel. It tells a story about a woman who travels to…
Mary Magdalene

My favorite historical figure is Mary Magdalene.
Georg Ohm (1789-1854)

My favorite historical figure is Georg Ohm. This is because Ohm’s law is instrumental for engineers. Without engineers, we would have trouble solving difficult mechanical problems in electric motors. Ohm…
Maya Angelou

My favorite historical figure is Maya Angelou (1928-2014) because she changed the book world and inspired Black authors everywhere. Beyond writing, Angelou was also a singer, actor, civil rights activist,…
Saint Mother Teresa

My favorite historical figure is Mother Theresa because she had a passion for helping the poor. I have a passion for helping the poor, and so in this way she’s…