Back in the Bliss
photo: rus vanwestervelt, 23 october 2011, river chase farm, aldie, va Well, I did it again, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Not only did I leave Facebook and Twitter, I stopped my usual rounds of catching up on the latest football news, rankings, and predictions on the local news sites, not to mention [...]
Proclamation: There Will Be No More Proclamations!
There’s a particular scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where Dolores Umbridge takes over as High Inquisitor at Hogwarts. In a flurry of images depicting rules and restrictions being created and enforced, Argus Filch stands atop an old, rickety ladder and pounds proclamation statements into the school’s storied walls. Most noted [...]
On-site blogging
Well, I took the plunge and bought an iPad to write (and publish) on-location wherever I went this summer. In fact, I am keying in this entry via my iPad. It is both easy and incredibly convenient to use. I know that many critics have said that it can’t replace the laptop, and. I don’t [...]
I Need This
Hi, all. It’s been awhile, of course. I thank you for returning. Even with all of the extra responsibilities at school with being class co-sponsor, I’ve still managed to make the time to read a book a week and get my first novel revamped for a new round of reads. Now, for those who have [...]
November’s Muse: 3 Stories…which to pursue?
I don’t know what it is about November and the Muse, but I wish I had the magic potion to hold on to it long after Thanksgiving. I’m not sure if November’s creativity is triggered by my love affair with NanoWrimo (National Novel Writing Month), or if it has anything to do with most of [...]
Words to the Rain Princess
A fellow writer and I have been responding, in words, to particular works of art. She chose “Rain Princess,” by Leonid Afremov, and I thought I’d share my response with all of you. The point of the exercise was to compose a 500-word “flash” draft, capturing your immediate impression of the piece. I must confess, [...]
Digital Snow Day: Take one (to come!)
Uh-oh. I found my old digital camcorder. It’s plugged in. Charging. Getting ready for. . . . A few days ago, one of my students, Jenna, posted a video on facebook that she made in my class while I was meeting with underclassmen. It’s not that it’s a great video–it is. But more than that, [...]
I Want My (unplugged) MTV
I’ve been a Sirius Satellite subscriber for about 15 months now. It was free for the first year when I bought my Jeep, and I’ve become addicted to the 80s on 8 channel. It’s not that I’m especially in love with all of the music they play (although I’m keeping a list of the songs [...]
A new look, a new URL
For those of you who have been following along, you know I’m back a little early. The time spent away has been worthwhile in all ways, but perhaps what I’ve realized the most is that I should have never left in the first place. I don’t mean to get all wizard-of-ozzy on you, but I [...]
new look!
I hope you like the extreme makeover to my blog. Goofygirl is pure MAGIC. I recommend her unconditionally if you’re looking for somebody to take your ideas and make them come alive on your blog. I suddenly have the urge to post HOURLY!!!! I finally feel like I have a place on the net that’s [...]
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