For a while, I have found myself in a writing slump. Rather than a lack of material, this slump comes from both an inability caused by time constraints and a reluctant unwillingness to devote theContinue reading
Category: writing
Short and Sweet
Although I would not necessarily consider my entries on this blog excessively long, they take more time to write than I can balance with life right now. Going forward, some of my entries, not allContinue reading
Finding my Voice
Sometimes the words flow uninhibited. I have no shortage of ideas of topics to write about. Other times, like now, I stare at the page and have no idea what thoughts I wish to impart.Continue reading
Longing to Write Yet
Just before Thanksgiving I showed a movie to my students, a movie that corresponded with our recent unit on Charles Dickens and the Industrial Revolution. The movie, The Man Who Invented Christmas, told the storyContinue reading
Check In & Reframe
So much happens in a year that the idea of yearly goals, even when followed through upon, seems foolish or at the least, short-sighted. In this post, I will revisit the goals that I have already reframed at least twice already.
Goals and Plans
My days usually pass in consistent patterns, even in the summer. I thrive on this consistency and seek to carve out a modicum through times of unusual change. This summer has come with its fairContinue reading
In a Rut of Sorts
Before I dive into today’s post, I want to mention that I hope to write a post full of reflection on the amazing New York trip that I took my students on this past week.Continue reading
Inspiration and Choice
As far back as I can remember, stories have captivated me. I wanted – and still want – to read all of them and write many more. When the fancy strikes me, I daydream ofContinue reading
A Dabble in Fiction
It has been a while since I dabbled in fiction, too long. It’s my first love and I am contemplating returning to it on a more regular basis. The next vignette has no title orContinue reading
Reset and Check – In
Although, as I mentioned a few weeks ago, my brain functions with the school year as my primary mental calendar, I take every opportunity to set goals which the turnover of a new calendar yearContinue reading