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“The Mutiny or Editing Sucks” rated AHS

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Barb Knowles

Ok, I’ll say it.  Editing SUCKS.  I hate everything about it. Since this post is rated AHS, After High School, I don’t have to worry about my high school English students reading this.  And throwing it back in my face. … Continue reading →

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The F-Word Dinner

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Barb Knowles

I don’t know why I write.  Isn’t that crazy?  To spend so much energy doing something and not to know why.  Why does anyone write?  To be clear, I don’t have to write.  My job doesn’t depend on it.  I don’t … Continue reading →

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In A Non-Niche Niche

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Barb Knowles

When I started this blog, I intended it to be about teaching.  Particularly about the crazy things that happen in a classroom that are wholly unexpected and that education courses never talk about.  Which would make a pretty good college … Continue reading →

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