enjoying last day of quiet before 4 teenagers return home. I've been spoiled for 3 days--no cooking, cleaning, parenting!

hitting the deck for sun and a good book. Reading Mudbound, now. Anyone? Anyone?

EVERYONE takes the time to read The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. Beautiful, beautiful novel set in Jackson, Mississippi in the 60's.

if my get up and go has got up and went already...

Hey, Mr. Smith, what's for dinner?

if redesigning her Sophomore course, Modern Lit course and teaching dual credit Comp for the first time,all in the Fall semester is too much

what would happen if I used unapproved novels that are listed on the CCELA exemplar text list???? Hmmm. Thinking about stirrin' it up a bit!

if anyone has read novels about racism (any culture), education, the value of mothers or fathers, individualism, courage, etc. Modern

Anyone marching in DC? Frustrated Educators Start Grassroots Movement. Backed by NCTE, IRA, NSSPA, etc

everybody friend my husband who is a new plurker! Stacy_English. Don't worry, he's not always as serious as his profile picture!