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Get ready to expand your horizons, ignite your imagination, and embrace the sheer joy of learning. From unraveling the mysteries of the universe to celebrating the profound wisdom of literary masters, each meticulously crafted entry is designed to leave you with a renewed sense of wonder and a fresh perspective on the world around us. Let us embark on this exhilarating adventure, where enlightenment and inspiration abound.

  • My Summer Reading List part 1

    Every summer, I plan on reading at least one book for fun, one book for work, and one book for leadership or technology. My first book for the summer is Outcasts United by Warren St. John. I picked it up in the nonfiction section at McKay’s Used Books back in April and haven’t had a… Read more

  • IFLLEX 2022

    One of my favorite changes this year is the idea of an all-digital presentation process. An interactive Google Doc was created for presenters to post links and be able to connect with attendees. This also made the login process not necessary by having all your links on one doc even if you were posting across… Read more

  • Remembering World War 2: Normandy Beach

    I remember in the eighth grade having to pick a book about a moment in history and creating a diaroma of the main idea. I worked for weeks reading The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan. Then with my mom, 2 cans of  spray paint, a packet of 50 little army men and some sand, we… Read more

  • ReBlog CW150: Memorial Day

    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,… Read more

  • 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. Read more

  • 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… Read more

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