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  • ReBlog CW150: Memorial Day

    In 1970, Memorial Day became a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and now most people are not even sure what the holiday is about because it is the unofficial first day of summer. First, it is about the soldiers who “gave their last full measure” for their country. Don’t tell a soldier,…

  • End of the Year

    Congratulations to the Class of 2022! May everyone have a great Summer and I look forward to seeing you all, except the grads, again next August. Check out the Twitter feed as I post some writing prompts for inspiration throughout the summer.

  • Blogging and Digital Writing in the Classroom

    I was walking with my oldest daughter tonight in Kroger and commented that I had a blog after she mentioned reading a blog in class. Without missing a beat she said, “You have a blog?” I responded, “Yes, I have had a blog since 2008.” Needless to say, I spent most of our time in…

  • Why Use Wakelet

    Wakelet is a great way for educators to build resource collections and share with people anywhere.

  • New Logo Ideas

  • Haymarket and History

    Teaching can be dicey sometimes. In a world full of soundbites and political blurbs, talking about an event that is highly political and complicated can be difficult. Haymarket and all that is associated with it fall into that category. Using some of the following resources can be helpful when looking at the event. FAQ Was…