A Transient Guest

A Transient Guest For a friend who has just suffered a recent bereavement Knots of sadness choking veins Form tourniquets of inner pain. A sadness no one can console, Consuming Mind, Body, Soul. On steely wind does life release Its numerous hues of pain and grief. An icy shade of…

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Choosing a Topic to Teach Writing

Lately, I have written a number of articles to help you teach kids, whether you’re teaching in a school or home-schooling your own children. Recently, I was reminded yet again of the importance of allowing children the freedom to choose their own assignments. Thanks to my son, I learned a valuable lesson to make me a more effective teacher, while turning him into a more powerful writer.

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