Throwback Thursday: The Revenant Movie Reflection: Extra Credit

Throwback Thursday, where, essentially I post old writing samples, essays and short stories that I dig up from my pile of hoarded papers and school assignments or from the depths of my computer. So everyone can see how my writing has changed/improved over the years. The Revenant Movie Reflection: Extra Credit The Revenant is a…

Throwback Thursday: Fairchild Project (5th Grade?)

Throwback Thursday, where, essentially I post old writing samples, essays and short stories that I dig up from my pile of hoarded papers and school assignments or from the depths of my computer. So everyone can see how my writing has changed/improved over the years. Vicaria Blanca (Catharanthus roseus) (Madagascar periwinkle) Ever been in history…

Throwback Thursday: “The Unknown Citizen” by W. H. Auden (1939) – Discussion Questions and Perfect Intro

Throwback Thursday, where, essentially I post old writing samples, essays and short stories that I dig up from my pile of hoarded papers and school assignments or from the depths of my computer. So everyone can see how my writing has changed/improved over the years. “The Unknown Citizen” by W. H. Auden (1939) Discussion Questions…

Major Works – AP Lit Review: Frankenstein

Title: Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Date of Publication: January 1, 1818 Genre:  Gothic science fiction Biographical information about the author (for my knowledge only, but very helpful): Mary Shelly was raised by her father after the death of her mother when she was a month old. Her father was an author himself,…

Major Works Data Sheet – 1984

Major Works Data Sheet Title:    1984 Author:  George Orwell Date of Publication: 1949 Genre:  Dystopian Fiction Biographical information about the author (for my knowledge only, but very helpful): George Orwell is the pseudonym for Eric Arthur Blair. He wrote about the despairing realities of British colonialism and the working class struggles. Many of his works…

Throwback Thursday: 2009 – Inventor Report

I asked what feature people wanted me to bring back and one that came up was Throwback Thursday, where, essentially I post old writing samples, essays and short stories that I dig up from my pile of hoarded papers and school assignments or from the depths of my computer. So everyone can see how my…

Throwback Thursday: Color Your World

Throwback Thursday, where, essentially I post old writing samples, essays and short stories that I dig up from my pile of hoarded papers and school assignments or from the depths of my computer. So everyone can see how my writing has changed/improved over the years.   In kindergarten, there was only one debate bigger than…

School Required Reading Reviews: Pride & Prejudice / A Thousand Splendid Suns / The Death of Ivan Ilych

Okay, so... These are really late. But, I wanted to post them anyways. Enjoy! Original Release Date: Published October 10th 2000 by Modern Library (first published 1813) Date I Read The Book: July 2017 My Star Rating: 4 Stars Chronology: Standalone Official Summary: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of…

Throwback Thursday: Bioethics Debate -Insurance Companies Should Not Have The Right To Request Or Receive Genetic Test Results

Throwback Thursday, where, essentially I post old writing samples, essays and short stories that I dig up from my pile of hoarded papers and school assignments or from the depths of my computer. So everyone can see how my writing has changed/improved over the years. (Co-authored with my friend Emilie C.) Genetic tests are a…

One Lovely Blog Award #2

I was tagged by quite a few lovely bloggers: Melting Pots and Other Calamities -  who has a really lovely blog, and is always super great. Amanda @ Literary Weapon-  whose blog I haven't been reading long, but is pretty amazing. The Orangutan Librarian-  who I've been following for a while now, and never fails to…