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Mother Script – Poem of the Week
This will be the last poem I share for this series where I have been publishing my assignments from class. The lessons have moved on to a bigger project that won’t be easy to share on these quick read blog posts. I hope you have enjoyed my creative writing. It has been really fun and…
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A Girl Approaching the Ocean – Poem of the Week
This assignment had to do with rhythm and sound in poetry. I have to say that I really like writing about nature and how humans interact with it. Especially water, especially the ocean. A Girl Approaching the Ocean Can she be brave enough to go in, or will she doubt herself?Wave patterns lull her.How can…
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Stanley Battle is Probably a Criminal Now – Poem of the Week
Let’s hope Stanley Battle never reads this. It’s a true story, with only the teachers name changed. I still don’t feel bad for punching him. Stanley Battle is Probably a Criminal Now Can Mrs. Rowland hear the boy sitting next to me?We sit at short tables on short chairs made for our short bodies,Writing with…
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I Am – Poem of the Week
It’s time for poetry in my class, so I will be sharing the poems I write for each weeks assignment. I probably feel the same as many of you – I don’t love poetry. I am beginning to like it as I move through this journey of being an English major, but it is taking…
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Four Week Check In – My New Life
The tagline for this blog says, “Follow my journey from Stay At Home Mom to Working Mom.” Well, the journey has taken me there. I can no longer say that I am a Stay At Home Mom, which by the way is a title that makes me cringe. It always has. Since the day I…
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Lisa and David – Short Story of the Week
I would love to expand on this story, adding much more detail and hone in on the different voices of Lisa and David. I think I fell a little flat this week and I am going to blame it on procrastination AND the parameters of the assignment needing to be two pages max! I can…
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The Last Day Things Were Normal – Short Story of the Week
Please enjoy my short story assignment for this week. What do you think is happening in Callie and Sandy’s world? The Last Day Things Were Normal Callie lazily poked her head out the window, with her eyes closed, she inhaled deeply, then gasped “Mom! I don’t smell the orange blossoms! Do you?” Sandy rolled her…
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Jan and Otto – Short Story of the Week
Here is my short story assignment for the week. Where do you think they are going and why? Jan and Otto Jan had no idea where they were headed, but her weathered vintage leather suitcase was packed as if they were never coming back. Her brothers bag plopped down next to hers, the holographic sequins…
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Unexpected Arrangement – Short Story of the Week
Creative writing exercise.
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From Quitting to Thriving: My College Comeback
Jen shares her journey overcoming anxiety while returning to college, highlighting personal growth, support, and excitement for future challenges.
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