One thing I have been proud of over the years has been the way I have gotten to know my students and have allowed them to know me. The old saying, “My pride and joy,” definitely fits the way I feel about my students. I have spent hours correcting their papers and even more time …
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Experiences are Stories Waiting to be Told
Since we have been allowed (somewhat) to re-enter society, I have taken it upon myself to enjoy quiet walks in areas where cement sidewalks are lined by tall trees. Usually the only sound is the chirping of birds, and sometimes, especially in my favorite place–an outdoor mall in Southern California–the almost quiet sound of a …
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Do Readers and Writers Escape Reality through the Written Word?
I recently picked up Jane Yolen’s book, Take Note: A Writer’s Guide to Loving the Craft (2006), and was immediately drawn to a comment she made in the opening chapter: “Writing takes us into another, brighter, deeper more engaging world than the world we actually live in” (7). Even though in this statement she is …
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A Few Words on Allowing Someone to Read What You Have Written
No one likes to be critiqued – whether the critique follows the writing of a paper for a class and comes in the form of a grade or comes as feedback after you’ve written and published a story, a poem, or a book. Critiques can be harsh. This is especially true when either family members …
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