This morning I attended an event my employer sponsored and I helped organize. It was a hike and write event that was geared towards those who were interested in honing their writing craft, using nature as inspiration. Since our group was small, I participated as well. I know that nature inspires me to take photographs….
I have been told am “old school.” Seriously, I have been told that in the middle of a day of substitute teaching for someone I knew well who had asked me to take her class for several days in a row. It was a tough time. The class was hard to corral; behavior problems abounded….
Upon Arrival Why was I so nervous? I was here, finally! He was there, right in the other room, talking. Talking? But, who was he talking to? We were in the apartment alone. He was never in the habit of talking to himself, at least he wasn’t when I last saw him. That was over…
Recently, we had family here for one of our son’s high school graduation ceremonies. It’s been a busy few weeks as we elected to have his party last weekend, the week following our family visit and the actual ceremony. So, this week has been the first chance there has been some time to slow down…
Today, I celebrate being a writer! Today, I celebrate being a writer! There are two main reasons for this celebration. The first reason is that about eight weeks ago, I ordered a modular desk to be made by the Amish in Ohio! It is solid Alder wood with a Honey Oak stain. Did you hear…
Deb Frasier, one of the authors on the TwoWritingTeachers.org Blog wrote this week about writing environments. She dove into how and where she decides to write and then wrote about student writing spaces. Her points about having spaces comfortable and conducive to writing struck a chord with me for a few reasons. Firstly, I encounter…
“What do you prefer,” the waiter asked? It was early, too early, to make any decisions, even about juice. “Would you like our special mix of Orange, Mango, Pineapple, or just Orange? Both were freshly made this morning.” “Oh, I’ll take the mix – why not?” I told the waiter. His reply came back in…