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Thank goodness this book had a happy ending, that's all I have to say.by Nick HornbyPart way through this book, I wanted it to end.... quickly. But it didn't. Part annoying, part thought-provoking, mostly I just wanted to choke most of the characters. And that was mostly the point of the book. Glad I finished it all...by Mark HaddonI really enjoyed this book. Quick read with fun plot twists. Great insight into the autistic mind. It really helped me understand someone I spend time with.
Category Archives: Writing
Notes from the road to 50,000
The tale of a novel in progress: As most of you know, in November I participated in NaNoWriMo. For the uninitiated, that stands for National Novel Writing Month, where each November, thousands of people attempt to write a 50,000 word … Continue reading
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I am – a poem
Over the past couple of years, I have spent some time working with kids trying to write an “I am” poem. Recently I had another such day. The kids stared at the prompt, not understanding what was required of them. … Continue reading
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Summer Vacation, part IV
The Cloisters The Cloisters, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art located within Fort Tryon Park on the northern tip of Manhattan, is a beautiful collection of medieval art and architecture. The core of the collection was put together … Continue reading
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Summer Vacation, part III
Philadelphia. Oops. Someone who spent hours and hours planning this trip neglected to look up when and where the Democrats were having their national convention. Oy vey! Turns out, I had scheduled our one-day visit to Philadelphia for the same … Continue reading
What do I want to be?
What do I want to be when I grow up? Recently I’ve been pondering this question a lot. Having just turned 50, I feel like it might be time to answer it. Problem is, I still don’t really have an … Continue reading