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Thanksgiving and the Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis? OK, so I needed something that started with 'P'...if you are into writing, I have an alliteration problem... I was afraid...

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The irony of ironing

“Can you iron this? We’re late!” She practically threw the dress at me… OK, so if she ends up reading this, you’ll know that I embellish...

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10 Writing Hacks for Middle School

How do you think good writers come to be? How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, Practice, Practice. What can get in the way in...

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15 Travel Tips for Parents and Writers

1) Take a book along-Kindle “I’m out of gas!!” I yelled into the Bluetooth intercom. “Coast as long as you can!” my gorgeous wife...

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Fourth of July Poems

Introduction: Patriotic. From the Greek word patēr, for father, denotes Love of Fatherland. It’s elemental. I loved my dad. He taught...

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Poetic Devices for Dad

Introduction: Thank you very much Poetry Foundation for continuing to remain a resource for people wanting to do a deep dive into...

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Why is Frida Kahlo Important?

Did you know that Frida Kahlo had a one woman show in New York City in 1938? Why is that astounding? A woman showed up in the heyday of...

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5 Great Books to Inspire your Young Reader

Do you have that one kid in class that is a spastic handful? I was that spastic handful. I grew up in the prehistoric times of the 1970s....

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10 Simple Poetry Lessons for Middle School Students

Hi: I’ve been teaching English for 30 years and am always trying to figure out how to make literature intersect in young students’ lives...