I have an immense respect for people who have decided to make a career out of teaching. I once was bold enough to jump through the Fiery Hoops of Bureaucracy to try to join their ranks. However, right after smoothly swinging my way across the Alligator Swamp Of Student Teaching (thanks to the help of some fantastic…
As discussed in a previous post, I do not think our reading should be defined by a ‘list of greatness.’ However, I do believe there are certain books which make us greater. The greatness they bestow on us may be in opening our mind to new ideas, introducing us to an unknown universe, or providing…
“And what are you writing about, Molly Sue?” “It’s a sweeping romance about a robot vacuum that falls in love with a cyborg broom. It’s bristling with excitement, and will suck readers in.” “How much have you written so far?” “Oh, nothing. But, once I do write it, the novel will be absolutely delightful. I am sure…
