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Thursday, July 30, 2009. Thirteen Ways of Looking at Green. A mist of pollen hugs the mountains -. Question in the inner mind. Question in the wood of green. Like the cycle of life, never-ending. Green is the first dandelion twisting its. Way up through the asphalt. Illumination for an open idea. Penned by the 2009 N IWP.
Living on the edge of a dream. Writings, musings, photographs and other artifacts. Thursday, July 30, 2009. For my personal book, I read Leaving a Trace. 1 Keep a journal for the sole reason to have a resource for future writing. Think of it as a data collection device. She suggests keeping journals for different reasons, and to keep information separate and organized.
Thursday, July 30, 2009. It was given to me by the Gods -. When I was a little Girl -. They given us Presents most - you know -. When we are new - and small. I kept it in my Hand -. I never put it down -. I did not dare to eat - or sleep -. For fear it would be gone -. When hurrying to school -. From lips at Corners of the Streets -. And wrestled with a smile. Twas Myself - was rich -. To take the name of Gold -. The first thing I noticed a.
Thursday, July 30, 2009. Revise, revise, revise. There is no linear, sequential order. Teacher is facilitator not keeper of knowledge. It is about the process not the product. We need large chunks of time to write. Mini lessons guide grammar, syntax and style. Purpose, audience and form are key elements of authentic assignments. Rubrics can be used before, during and after. Publishing is paramount for validation.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Bird by bird; a reflection. In Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott really challenged me to rethink some of the traditions to which I held fast as a teacher and writer. For example, she advises to just begin. No fancy pre-writing rituals required. And keep writing, doing so on a regular basis. Eventually, something meaningful will emerge. Tuesday, July 28, 2009.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009. It was given to me by the Gods -. When I was a little Girl -. They given us Presents most - you know -. When we are new - and small. I kept it in my Hand -. I never put it down -. I did not dare to eat - or sleep -. For fear it would be gone -. When hurrying to school -. From lips at Corners of the Streets -. And wrestled with a smile. Twas Myself - was rich -. To take the name of Gold -. The first thing I noticed a.
This is a place for rest and reflection. A place to gather, to visit, to just check in. It has been established as a way for the participants of the NIWP summer institute fellows to continue writing and learning together. Wednesday, October 7, 2009. I heard a wonderful sound the other day. Usually when it comes to my ears, its a sound that makes me cringe and remember patience is a virtue and that I am responsible to hold my tongue but this time my heart went a-flutter.
what more can you ask for? Skip to primary content. I hope you have been having a glorious summer. I have no new pooches to show you, however I did wrap up my most recent commission and would love to share it with you HERE.