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Sometimes, I really just need to laugh. As much as I enjoy reading blog posts with thought-provoking information, there are days when that feels “ho-hum” because my brain is tired of processing facts. Last week, I chuckled while reading two uproariously funny posts. In fact, you may have heard a hoot of laughter when this …
This award was a happy Monday morning for me last week. I know it seems like maybe I wasn’t that excited since I waited to post this huge and hearty “THANK YOU” to Zehira-blog until now. Once you see all the requirements, perhaps you’ll forgive me. The following portion are the guidelines for accepting the …
“One of my professors assigned two papers that are due at the same time.” This from my youngest son, a young man who believes he’s headed into the marketing industry. I’m sure once he’s there, his …
After completing Michael Grant’s Gone series, I began wondering why I’m drawn to dystopian novels over vampire stories or other types of science- fictional fantasy. I happily read Divergent and Insurgent during the summer of 2012 and will most likely buy a copy of the third book, releasing in August. Since it is sitting in …
Once again, one of my online professors has assigned a Power Point project. While I have no problems researching and designing these presentations, I wonder at their effectiveness. What is the point of a presentation? It should display facts and media that informs or persuades an audience. Can a slide show do that without a …
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Since I reviewed Moira Young’s first novel here, I thought I’d check in with readers about the sequel. The series is called Dust Lands and it looks like it will be a trilogy. The book starts from Jack’s point of view, which is a good choice on Young’s part. He’s said to “betray” Saba in …
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’ve read a prize-winning novel, and now I have to analyze it for my Seminar in American Literature. My analysis should run six to eight pages in length. What is making this paper so difficult to write? I have two answers for this question: I didn’t like the book …
Established by Joseph Pulitzer, prize-winning journalist, this award has become a coveted prize among many novelists. I dreamed I would be the winner after I wrote my first book in fourth grade. Did I mention I’m unpublished? According to the Huffington Post (link below), “The Pulitzer Prizes are awarded for achievements in journalism, literature and …
Spring break spent on a sunny beach in Florida plagues the dreams of college coeds everywhere. Doesn’t it? Or is that so 1990s? Not that it matters. I didn’t get an entire week there, anyway, only four days. Did I mention that I’ve been dipping into the sunless tanning lotion again? Sometimes I love my …
Easter: another holiday that can inspire aisles of candy in WalMart. Is it just another excuse to eat to much or indulge in chocolate? Plenty of children grow up searching for colored eggs hidden in the grass, under trees, beside vehicle tires and tucked among flowers in the windowbox. These days, the festive egg hunt …