When I was small, I thought "putting my face on" was my aunt's term for applying makeup. What I didn't understand was the role that morning ritual played in helping my aunt prepare her private self for public consumption; putting her face on meant she was moving through familiar steps to create a space between … Continue reading Putting your Face on, Rhetorically Speaking
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I’m Back, Back Again
Well, I had the intention of getting ahead enough on writing to accommodate all the travel and visits and general busy-ness of the summer...but clearly even my best-laid plans aren't up to snuff. My writing, in all arenas, has definitely taken the time-management hit. As we move into the end of the third quarter, I … Continue reading I’m Back, Back Again
Comfort Words
Much like a comfort blanket, we all carry around a set of go-to words that fill the gaps in our speech and text. Mine are so, okay, and right? I taught for so long that I can't help but pause to check for understanding--but all of us need to pause sometimes to make sure of … Continue reading Comfort Words
Something Polished 