Thankful
What are you thankful for? That is the question commonly asked on Thanksgiving. Over the years, although the question has stayed the same, my answer has grown complex as my…
Month: November 2022
Epistolary Children’s Books
In class, this week, we read two children’s books that included letters: The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and The Jolly Postman by Allan Ahlberg. The Day the…
Cover Letters
This week, in class, we discussed cover letters. The cover letter is a crucial part of a résumé. It is the first thing the employer sees when reviewing your application.…
Weekly Writing: Free Write
For my free write, I decided to write a story (based on true events). Two Feet from Disaster At dawn, as the morning star rises, I wake to my dog…
Open Letter
A Dam Letter That Expresses Dam Frustration
The letter, “Regarding Your Dam Complaint,” drew my attention because of Stephen Tvedten’s ability to express his frustration in a comedic way. Tvedten’s letter was a response to a warning…
