Bravery is a trait we begin to strive for as a young child. We tell our little ones to be brave and walk on their own, to speak to people, and to go off into a classroom by themselves. Some of my favorite lessons on bravery are found in childhood movies. At first Disney was … Continue reading
Category Archives: For class
I write these to help me learn what I am doing (and get a grade).
The art of storytelling
In elementary school we usually learn that every story has a beginning, middle and end. In middle school we add multiple paragraphs to the stories we write. High school brings an extended vocabulary or “descriptive words.” By the time we reach college, if that route is chosen, character development is better and we write with … Continue reading
The Personal vs The Professional
When my grandmother was born many people did not have a telephone in their home, now although most have a telephone they don’t use it for talking. Before she passed last year my grandmother not only owned a cell phone but could send a text. Social media has transformed how we use telephones and computers … Continue reading
