For the past two months, I have been at home taking care of our newborn daughter. She's adorable, incredibly alert, and usually snuggly. Perhaps the most frequent piece of parenting advice I've received is "Enjoy this time; it goes so fast." That's true... except when it doesn't. At three AM when 15 minutes with a … Continue reading The Paradox
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Leaving and Taking
As part of this morning's improv activity, we were invited to think about what we would take away from the UNCC National Writing Project Summer Institute and what we would leave. I decided to use those categories for my reflection on SI. What I'll Leave The feeling that if I don't do it it won't … Continue reading Leaving and Taking
An Unlikely Advocate
At first glance, I'm an unlikely candidate to write a blog post in support of the National Writing Project (NWP). I haven't attended an NWP institute, or even a workshop. I teach writing, but with a fair amount of fear and trembling. I've even written posts about how I hate writing (which is likely just … Continue reading An Unlikely Advocate
Faithful Delivery
Two weeks ago, I got off a NYC express bus on my way to TEDxNYED. I walked into a Starbucks, reached into my purse, and realized I had left my wallet on the bus. I called my cousin, who immediately got on the phone with the MTA and started working to relocate the wallet. I … Continue reading Faithful Delivery
In For Good 