a life long learner's journey
Theories are wonderful things. They are helpful in examining an issue or an idea. They allow us to apply the scientific method and test various variables. Again – wonderful thing. Except when it comes to English and specifically composition theory. […]
I don’t wade into political or religious discussion on this blog as the material here is focused on education, literature, teaching and anything else that would resonate with my college journey towards becoming a secondary education English Teacher. It’s important […]
What a ride. I’m putting Spring 2016 semester in the rear view mirror (3.20 GPA!) and pulling out maps for a trip down Summer 2016 Semester lane with Fall 2016 right after. I’ve been reflecting on the last two years […]
In 1993 one of the greatest sports movies was released and the title kicks off today’s post. But it shares more than just a nifty side note on the early 90’s and how much fun movies were (they were, trust […]
The titled movie came out in 2000 and since I was in high school at the time (get off my lawn, natch) I didn’t give it two seconds consideration as I was a grown up, dang it, and I would […]
Ah, Lord of the Rings. One of the trilogies that (for the most part) works efficiently, effectively and excellently. It also works as a literary and cinematic metaphor to draw comparisons up against my current college experience. I’m facing down […]
Welcome to day three! We’ve tabulated the stacks of syllabi, bought (most) our books, filled the beleaguered backpacks with a steady supply of school supplies and managed not to have a complete meltdown as the full enormity of our collective […]
Thirteen days. 312 hours. 18,720 minutes. The countdown to my fifth semester at Metropolitan State University of Denver has begun in earnest. It’s that moment in a (well written & directed) film when the audience realizes the challenge that lays […]
I know. I’m late. My last name is DeLay. What did you expect? The Spanish Inquisition? The answer is that nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! (See Here For Help If You Do Not Get My Reference)
