“Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them” – Dion Boucicault I was both looking forward to and dreading the readings this week because they focus on one of my biggest frustrations and weaknesses as a teacher, grading and commenting on student writing. Now you might think that I would be excited to […]
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Albert Einstein This chapter was soul crushing. All I can think about is some bright-eyed college student who is excited to start a course of study in English Writing Studies. They are assigned this chapter and begin to read, eager to learn about […]
“I’m not great at the advice… can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?” Chandler Bing Nine times out of ten, if the television is on in my apartment, the roommates and I are watching Friends. It is funny, familiar, comforting, and easy to tune out if needed. Since I couldn’t figure out how I […]
“Memento Mori” Latin – remember that [you have] to die In the interest of full disclosure, I feel stupid writing this post. I have never really understood the desire to have a personal blog. There are a million different things that can be done in a day, and I cannot imagine anyone choosing my thoughts […]
