This writing was completed at the National Writing Project's writing marathon stop on August 11th. Each set of writing was 5-15 minutes long (varied) and in-between, we shared our writing with an ad-hoc group from across the country. Part one: I am a writer I got published in the Pioneer Press in the 2nd grade. … Continue reading Short Thoughts at Random
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Life in the Time of Corona
I'm sitting outside with Perry the dog, finally taking some time to sit in the quiet. I've started this blog post about seven times now, not really sure how to begin. I haven't written here in ages, after writing every single day for an entire year, just to see if I could. I have a … Continue reading Life in the Time of Corona
December 30: Next Year’s Resolution?
Last year I decided I was going to try to write every day for a full year. I honestly don't even remember the decision-making process, if there was one. There probably wasn't. It was probably pretty spur-of-the-moment, like pretty much most of my life. I think I had a lot on my mind, given I … Continue reading December 30: Next Year’s Resolution?
December 4: daily writing
Today I talked with my writing classes about the importance of daily writing - I shared the research, explained the reasoning, that sort of thing. I think I was better able to sell it because I've seen the benefits first hand by writing here everyday. I can sort my thoughts and feelings, I can figure … Continue reading December 4: daily writing
November 16: reading essays
I graded an entire class set of essays tonight after work. Here's the thing about reading personal essays: you learn a lot about the lives of hundreds of young people - how they view things, how they process, what bothers them and what they care about tremendously. I've read thousands of stories from kids at … Continue reading November 16: reading essays
November 15: the why
Lately I've been internally complaining about "having to write." It's kind of weird, because I don't actually have to write here. I'm not paid; I'm not forced. If I didn't write one day, it wouldn't be missed much. I haven't posted a few of the less interesting blogs to Facebook or other social media recently … Continue reading November 15: the why
October 26: so many things on my mind
One thing about ADHD is that sometimes my mind is swirling with so many thoughts and ideas that it's impossible to keep them straight. At times like that, I kind of shut down and look for distractions for my mind: reading blogs, looking through twitter, playing a little iPhone game, listening to a podcast, laying … Continue reading October 26: so many things on my mind
October 24: Writing buddy
Annika has apparently been struggling with writing at school, so she's been working on it at home a little bit. She's decided to write when I write here, which would be fine if she'd actually write. I'm good with a couple distractions: how to spell things, what word means ... , that kind of stuff. … Continue reading October 24: Writing buddy
August 17: whatever
Have I used that title before? I have been wondering with some of these because I think I have habits with words and so I kind of cycle through some of the same ideas. Especially when I don't have much motivation to write. Yesterday, I was motivated and thinking, but today I was just sort … Continue reading August 17: whatever
July 31: happy half-year anniversary, blog!
I made it! Six months of daily writing and I haven't given in to the desire to quit, even though there are definitely days when I'm like "who cares!? Why am I even doing this? No one would even notice or care if I didn't blog one day." But I would notice and care. I … Continue reading July 31: happy half-year anniversary, blog!
Adventures in Distraction 