Yesterday was my first day back to school for the fall semester. Although it was a long day, it really didn't feel like my first day back. I honestly feel like I have not had a break since the summer semester ended at the beginning of August. One of my favorite things to do is plan. Yep. You read that correctly. I plan out lessons, writing … [Read more...]
Processing…
I'm processing a lot of events. I think that is why I have been silent for a few days. I'm trying to remember all the things and hold memories tight. Last week Sam and I traveled to Kansas City, Missouri for the Conference on College Composition and Communication. I presented with some pretty amazing colleagues and scholars in the field of veteran … [Read more...]
Hurt
My heart is heavy for parents, students, teachers, first responders, and many, many people I don't even know today. My heart hurts for Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky. Benton, Kentucky is about 120 miles from Nashville, Tennesee. Benton is also about 40 miles or so (southeast) of West Paducah, Kentucky. In 1997 a shooting … [Read more...]