They walked until the girl’s feet were aching with blisters. She didn’t say a word, though, just excitedly sat on the swing, not wanting the moment to…… Read more “A Vignette from My Life: #5”
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The Chaos of Change
I made the leap to a paid WordPress account. Yay! Now I get to figure out how to do everything I envision doing. It’s all fairly simple,…… Read more “The Chaos of Change”
Nature in the Real World: Should Nature Be Utilized in the Academic World?
Today, I read “Please Pass the Hacksaw,” Chapter Eleven of Florence Williams’s The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. I mentioned this book…… Read more “Nature in the Real World: Should Nature Be Utilized in the Academic World?”
A Vignette from My Life: #4
In three hours, the road would be theirs. An autumn road trip with leaves shimmering like gold–all to celebrate the girl’s birthday. Unfortunately, three hours was not…… Read more “A Vignette from My Life: #4”
Back to School and All that Other Scariness
It’s August 1st. That means another school year is about to begin. I know teachers who are ecstatic right now. I know teachers who are a little…… Read more “Back to School and All that Other Scariness”
Proofread Anywhere Graduate!
I passed the exam for the General Proofreading Course! *happy dance* Now it’s time to set up a professional website. Ya know, something other than my current…… Read more “Proofread Anywhere Graduate!”
Proofreading and Nature?
I’ve submitted my final exam for Caitlyn Pyle’s General Proofreading course! Actually, I submitted it a few days ago and already got it back. I missed some…… Read more “Proofreading and Nature?”
A Vignette from My Life: #3
The sun scorched the day, yet a smile brightened the girl’s face. Her toes drew lazy circles in the still water as her pole hung loosely from…… Read more “A Vignette from My Life: #3”
Another Step in My Proofreading Journey
I mentioned a few days ago that I began working on Caitlin Pyle’s General Proofreading course. I’ve currently made it through all of the one-page exercises and…… Read more “Another Step in My Proofreading Journey”
A Vignette from My Life: #2
Numbness tore through her heart the moment he walked out the door. She idly rubbed the finger the ring once encircled, feeling so much that she felt…… Read more “A Vignette from My Life: #2”
