On May 25th George Floyd lost his life in an act of police violence outside a store located a few blocks from my house. This led to protests and then to rioting, looting, and arson. Now almost two weeks later, as I reflect on subsequent events, I have many reactions. I am sorry for the... Continue Reading →
Writing is often compared to gardening. In both endeavors, one starts with something very small—an idea or a seed—nurtures it, cares for it, weeds around it, and hopes that it will grow and flourish. As I began cleaning up my garden, today, I was reminded of a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins, especially the second... Continue Reading →
I subscribe to a variety of online resources for writers and readers, so good ideas keep popping up in my inbox. Jane Friedman's latest edition of Electric Speed https://mailchi.mp/janefriedman/electric-speed-127?e=95b71133a1 contained several especially good resources. For kids learning at home, Scholastic offers day-by day projects: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.htmlFor adults, Scribd is offering 30-days of free access to its... Continue Reading →
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