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Guest Post by Megan Killinger: Lessons From The Spectrum
This personal narrative was written by Megan Killinger, a student in one of my Composition-101 classes during the Fall-Winter 2010 semester. Continue reading →
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My Weird New York State of Mind
I am terrified of New York City. There I said it. This has nothing to do with the recent bedbug scourge; I have been afraid of The City for at least 20 years. Continue reading →
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Lessons From The Dance Floor
For the record, the last time I went clubbing was when I lived in New Orleans back in the 1990’s, so you can imagine my surprise when I learned that there is, in fact, a joint less than five miles from...
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Lessons From An Only Child & Three Dead Fish
While much work has been done to debunk the myth of the weirdo only child, most people still think one is the loneliest number. And, shockingly, strangers continue to ask me, over 10 years after my son...
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What the “Huck”?
I caught this bit on Huckleberry Finn and "The N-word" debate on 60 Minutes and I about 7 minutes in, I just knew that this report was saying it better than I ever could. Continue reading →
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Grammar is a Hussy
Let me be the first to say that I am a Grammar Pimp and proud of it. I use Grammar all the time. And she has never failed me. Ever. Continue reading →
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Guest Post by Sarah Giarraputo Fischer: How Zombieland Helps Folks Survive an...
Today's guest blogger is one of my former students from my days at Metairie Park Country Day School. The daughter of two educators, Sarah Giarraputo Fischer is now all grown up and working really hard,...
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What The Huh?
Seems we have to teach our children about how it is necessary to use different language to communicate to different audiences. About when it is appropriate to abbreviate and when it is necessary to use...
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Hey! Why Is It So Quiet in Here?
Every day, more people are visiting my site. Which is totally excellent. And I am grateful to everyone who comes to check me out. But here is what I'm pondering: Why do so few people who read my blog...
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