Monthly Archives: November 2009
Kernels of Thanksgiving
A few years ago, when I was teaching middle school history, my students and I discussed the landing of the Pilgrims the week of Thanksgiving. Being the enthusiastic first-year teacher that I was, I researched and made a corn pudding … Continue reading
Signed, Paid, and Waiting
Last night I did it. After a few months of writing, editing, researching, and rewriting, I submitted my application to the University of Minnesota Gradute School for rhetorical studies. I signed (electronically) the statement verifying that everything was true and … Continue reading
View from the Classroom & Bus
This afternoon, as I was riding the bus back to work from class, I made myself laugh out loud. I was thinking over the hilarious moments of many-a-day on my way to and from class and during class itself. Sometimes … Continue reading
