After my conference talk, a post-audition, pre-Jane-Eyre-performance dinner with the girl.

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Rereading “Writing to Learn,” William Zinsser’s 1988 book about helping students overcome the fear of writing. That’s how I remember the book, but it’s also about hacking the act of teaching so that we don’t inadvertently convey the notion that students who make mistakes during the writing are doing something wrong. I spend a lot…

Superman Comic about Sympathy and Hope

Just in case someone out there could use it, here’s a powerful comic that emphasizes the power of sympathy (written by J. Michael Straczynski, creator of my second favorite TV show). No sunshine and rainbows, no victim-blaming, no finger-pointing — just humane compassion. (Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.) Superman on…

Chapbooks — the latest assignment in my “History and Future of the Book” class.

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Amazing birthday cake, created by Jane Eyre herself, Karen Baum. (Thank you @kaboom1250!)

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What About “The Breakfast Club”?

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Happy Sweet Sixteen, Carolyn!

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Brand new chairs for PICT draw applause.

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PICT's production of Jane Eyre has its first preview tonight.

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“If you find yourself agreeing with everything your news outlet says, you’re doing it wrong. If your news doesn’t challenge you, challenge your news.” CBS News veteran Dan Rather, who knows a thing or two about fake news, offers sound advice for news consumers.

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