Tag Archives: writing

The dinosaur has gone live.

Posted on Monday, 27 February 2012 by

Last week, I hinted at a new project I was working on that would satisfy my desire to write about things that are not necessarily related to language or linguistics. I obviously have a lot to say about those subjects, and … Continue reading →

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The prodigal linguist returns.

Posted on Monday, 20 February 2012 by

Yes, I have been away for a long time. No, I haven’t been gallivanting and blowing my inheritance on cheap booze, men, and gambling, though I do return repentant and ready to settle down and take on my responsibilities. It … Continue reading →

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No, Virginia, there is no extra credit.

Posted on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 by

Ah, the glamorous life of an English teacher. On deck this week are the first exams for my ESL developmental writing students. These are the students who have placed just below college-level writing because English is not their native language … Continue reading →

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Just five more minutes, Mom.

Posted on Monday, 21 November 2011 by

I’m not a morning person. I make no bones about it, either. I don’t snap out of bed as soon as the alarm rings. Instead, I hit the snooze button repeatedly until I can no longer fool myself into thinking … Continue reading →

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Intermission.

Posted on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 by

The days have grown cooler finally, and the leaves are slowly beginning their colorful descent to a still-sodden ground. It’s been a relatively tame autumn this year. Hillsides that often burst with shades of orange, red, yellow, green, and even … Continue reading →

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The tween students.

Posted on Wednesday, 14 September 2011 by

The school year has begun and true to form, September is already passing quickly. Students as well as teachers are still sorting out their routines, their schedules, and their roles on campus for the next four months. This is an … Continue reading →

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Snarky, sassy, smart.

Posted on Monday, 11 July 2011 by

Those three words are the tagline for Wordbitches, a fantastic blog on which three snarky, sassy, smart women share their thoughts on all things writing. It’s also where you can find my post today in my first ever guest blogger … Continue reading →

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And the winner goes to…

Posted on Monday, 6 June 2011 by

Although my two year blogiversary is coming up, I still feel like a total newbie. I still have much to learn about blogging, about managing my own writing, and about building an online community of support. Writing can be a … Continue reading →

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