I have noticed that on a multitude of blogs, the authors post entries about how many words they have written that day, the status of a particular project (there are even widgets designed specifically for this purpose!) and I have sort of read those entries and just said, āOkay.Ā Gee, thanks for sharing.āĀ But, I … Continue reading Commitment and the 1,000 Word Pledge
Author: Melissa Morris Inoa
Why Do You Write?
Do you write because you want to say something or because you have something to say?Ā Do your write to communicate or to express an idea?Ā Do you have a story that just has to be told?Ā Do you like to talk, and continue to do so even when there is no one in the … Continue reading Why Do You Write?
“I am the only author…”
āI am the only author of the dictionary that defines me.ā -Star Jones I found this quote today on the blog http://www.diabeticizme.wordpress.com. I really liked it because it has to do with authors and dictionaries...but also because it is about defining ourselves. Ā Some recent conversations have had me thinking about how we define our … Continue reading “I am the only author…”
Grammar Girl and Spooky Story Contest
I have stumbled upon a great podcast called the āGrammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.āĀ This is the first (and only) podcast that I have subscribed to, but I wanted to make sure that I shared it with you.Ā (First blogging, now podcasts...what's next?) If you feel like you need a little … Continue reading Grammar Girl and Spooky Story Contest
Aestival
Aestival ā āOf or belonging to the summer.āĀ Isn't that a delightful word for such a sentiment? Ā I learned this word courtesy of Dictionary.com's Word of the Day emails...it came just a few days ago and I thought it was appropriate to post here since the summer is winding down.Ā The summer is a … Continue reading Aestival
Recent reading ā August 2008
Even though much of what I tried to read this month was reading-for-fun, August always means that school is not too far away, and so there were several must-read-before-September-gets-here additions to this recent reading list.Ā (Any teachers, middle schoolers, or parents of middle schoolers reading the list may particularly appreciate these titles and recognize them … Continue reading Recent reading ā August 2008
New Category – “Random Acts of Kindness and Gratitude”
Here, in this category, each post will be a suggested random act of kindness or gratitude.Ā I have been hearing a lot about random acts of kindness, and paying forward gratitude lately, and feel compelled to share some ideas with all of you. Ā Also, if you notice on the menu side of the blog, … Continue reading New Category – “Random Acts of Kindness and Gratitude”
New Category – “Education and School Related Things”
Well, there are just a few days before it is officially back to school.Ā I will be going back both as a teacher and a student this fall...and this is the first fall that I have ever done so!Ā When I went back to school for teaching, I went full time and did not work.Ā … Continue reading New Category – “Education and School Related Things”
Shopping and Raising Money for Charity…
It was pretty difficult to choose something to be the first āfavorite thingā in this new category.Ā So I decided to choose one of the most recent things I have come across (and loved) to share with you... Vera Bradley bags are great.Ā I think they are just adorable, and with so many styles and … Continue reading Shopping and Raising Money for Charity…
New Category – “Living in a Material World”
I've added a new category to post in, called "Living in a Material World." Ā (And yes, it is a reference to the Madonna song.) In this category I will share some of my favorite "things." The posts in this category will focus on shopping, fashion, and beauty products as well as other great ideas for … Continue reading New Category – “Living in a Material World”
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