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• Meaning in Suffering, Review of Margaret Edson’s “Wit”

  

  Dr. Vivian Bearing is a professor of English, specializing in the poetry of John Donne. When she is diagnosed with stage IV metastatic ovarian cancer she dives... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I Love Teaching

  

  You’re shocked I’ve managed to post twice already this week? So am I! But I’ve finally finished my teaching portfolio for my senior/graduation grade and have... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The 21st Century Anne Frank, Review of Markus Zusak’s “The Book Thief”

  

  Young adult literature is one of the perks of teaching high school. Even if I might not be able to teach it exclusively I’m exposed to it all the time whether i... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lions, and Tigers, and Deadlines. Oh My!

  

  Hello wonderful world of blogging friends! I promised myself I was going to try and blog at least once a week, and we can see how far that promise... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stitch-y, Teach-y, Book-y, Award-y, Sick-y, Busy, All the “y”s of My Life. I’m S...

  

  Alright, I’ll admit it, I got a little overzealous with my blog title. I figure posting once a week means I need to come up with some pretty epic titles for... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• I’m Still Here…

  

  As I’m sure you’ve all noticed I have not been blogging much recently. If at all. I can’t remember the last post I posted but I’m sure it’s been at least a week... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rough Around the Edges, Review of Jeffery Stone’s “Play Him Again”

  

  I received a free reviewer copy of this book.This is the second noir inspired book I’ve been asked to review and I’m pleased to know the genre isn’t dead as it... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The End of A War, Review of Susan Collins’s “Mockingjay”

  

  Now, I know a lot of people are going to disagree with me in a lot of ways, but I just didn’t like this book. I was pleasantly surprised with “Catching Fire” bu... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 BOOKS

• Why Does This Not Exist?

  

  It’s strange to get used to this whole evening blogging thing. I feel like a slacker. But after my first week of student teaching you’ll all be excited to hear... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• More Manipulation Than Murder, Review of Sophie Hannah’s “The Other Woman’s...

  

  (This book was published as The Other Woman’s House in the U.S. and Lasting Damage in the UK, in case there’s any confusion with my international followers)Kit... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Get to Your Happy Place

  

  I’ll be totally upfront and honest with you, the only reason this is the title of my post is because I’ve got a magazine add with the words “get to your happy... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• If You’ve Been Living Under a Rock and Haven’t Heard of It Yet… Review of Susan...

  

  Its taken me quite some time to make it back to this trilogy. I finished the first book before the movie came out but hadn’t had time to read the other two. Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fairytales on the Alaskan Frontier, Review of Eowyn Ivey’s “The Snow Child”

  

  If you’re looking for a book to cool you down during the last few dog days of summer, look no further than Ivey’s The Snow Child. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The New Project Revealed!

  

  Hope you all are having a good week. Wednesday has come a lot faster than I want it to and as excited as I am about getting back into the swing of things with... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• X Marks the Spot: My Cleverly Titled Post About My Bookmark Finish

  

  Good morning! I’m enjoying a well earned day off work today after an incredibly busy weekend at work. I did manage to have a little fun though and spent Friday... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fairytale Meets Ridiculously Ever After Review of Elle Lothlorien’s “Sleeping...

  

  Before getting into my review I would like to point out that Sleeping Beauty is the first/original version of Lothlorien’s Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up. Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Larger Than Life and Down to Earth. Review of Tiffany Baker’s “The Little Giant...

  

  August 10, 2012 After a few highly recommended books that turned out to be disappointments I had low expectations for this next highly acclaimed book, however i... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Met Batman! And Apparently He’s a Brat…

  

  While trying to decide what little moments from my life I can share with all my readers today I couldn’t come up with anything. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dimensions “Midnight Dance” Finish

  

  Finished designThis is the finished design of the dimensions kit “Midnight Dance.” I’m very happy with the way it turned out. Even though it is stitched on ligh... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shoot Or Don’t Shoot: Review of Albert Camus’s “The Stranger”

  

  This is another one o the books I’m going to have to co-teach in the Fall. I have to admit I’m a little concerned about how I’m going to teach this to high... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION