I went back and forth between absolute calm to abject panic to crushing depression and then back to the warm blanket of denial.
writing
It gives me great pleasure to recommend this fine young man…
I’ve been a high school English teacher for so long that you’d think I had the letter writing gig down to a science. You know, finding ways to turn a lazy, obnoxious, entitled kid into a “witty future leader, brimming with possibilities.”
In These Quiet Hours
It’s a summer morning and the house is quiet. My kids are still asleep and with no school or camp for today, they could very well sleep until noon. I sip my coffee and read the newspaper. Turn on my… Read More ›
My Desk
I don’t have a desk and it’s starting to be a problem. Granted, I don’t think that having one would make me all that more organized and on top of my work. I mean, the idea of having neatly color-coded… Read More ›
Let the Sunshine In
It’s the little things, really. Today, I found a little bit ‘o sunshine warming up my blog: I was awarded the Sunshine Award by Melinda Ziskinder, a fellow writer who blogs about parenting and life and what-not over at There… Read More ›
One Year
It’s the one year anniversary of Writing Elves! Yes, I’m pretty excited. I started this blog as a way to force myself to write each week. I asked some blogging friends for advice and sort of just jumped into the… Read More ›
It’s a Guest!
We interrupt our normally scheduled blogpost to bring you the following short story by guest blogger Shoshy Ciment. Thanks for filling in this week, Shoshy, while we continue to unpack our computers. Enjoy her short story! You can follow her… Read More ›
Fear
I am generally not an overly fearful person, but there are a few things that I am constantly nervous about: 1. Getting buried alive. 2. Having my skirt stuck in my underwear when I leave a public restroom. 3. Thinking… Read More ›
Talent for Sale
I’m worried that we’re losing talent. Real talent. Before you swing me up and flog me with names of artists and writers, filmmakers and musicians, hear me out. We can definitely do things better than we could a hundred years… Read More ›
A Quick Monosyllabic Post
By the way, this is not that hard, but does take some time. Here goes: To write well, one needs to pay close watch on word choice.You can’t just rely on the press of a few keys that can bring… Read More ›