Tag Archives: English
Breaking Blog Records
Yesterday held my blog’s record for the highest number of hits in its mere three-month history. My modest ### hits made me very proud of this blog.
Thanks to everyone who follows and checks in to the blog!
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“Twitter in Congress, With the Accent on Twit”
This is a really interesting article by Mark Bauerlein, Professor of English at Emory University. Continue reading
Doubt and Immobility
“To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation.” From the novel, Life of Pi. A terrific read, and an interesting quote to consider.
Filed under Books, Education, English, World Wide Web, Writing
Dr. Shirley McKellar Speaks to St. Ed’s Students
The kind-looking, African-American woman stood from her seat in the
front row of the room and gracefully made her way to the podium. After
carefully adjusting her glasses on the bridge of her nose, McKellar began her lecture, “Good evening, St. Edward’s University.” Continue reading
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“If It Moves to Music, I’m in Love”
“Theoretically, I am ready to go to anything– once. If it moves, I’m interested; if it moves to music, I’m in love.” -Arlene Croce Continue reading
Junior Year of College: Part II
The second half of my junior year of college begins today at noon. Let us take a moment to pray to the grade gods that this year does not end in my ruin. [Insert reverent pause here.] Continue reading
Shamelessly Plugging Myself
I am currently searching for a part-time job that will help beef up my resume, as well as help me gain some experience in the field of writing, editing, and journalism. Continue reading
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“It Was a Picture of Language”
“The diagram was the bridge between a dog and the description of a dog. It was a bit like art, a bit like mathematics. It was much more than words uttered, or words written on a piece of paper: it was a picture of language.” Continue reading
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Homework before First Official Post
Yes, this blog gives you homework–but of the fun variety. Continue reading
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Face Turned Grey from Spitting Stones
and on he crawls and on he sings
clamoring bells and demon strings,
and he lets those fiery lungs go hollow. Continue reading →
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