I used to have this standard response when people would talk about blogging: “You know, I think I can live … More
Category: Essays
Time for Poetry: Love the Work
The real writer is one who really writes. Talent is an invention like phlogiston after the fact of fire. Work … More
Reading Grit: Advice from Real-Life Readers
There’s a new buzzword surrounding the idea of success: Grit. I first heard the word “grit” applied to academic success … More
The Moth in the Jar: Teaching at Midcareer
Polyphemus moth, via http://commons.wikimedia.org “The mason jar sat on the teacher’s desk; the big moth emerged inside it. The moth … More
Why It’s Hard to Blog in the Summer
Earlier this spring, I wrote about all the reasons why teachers should have blogs. I still believe all these principles, … More