Artsy Stuff, Girly Stuff, and Everything In Between
As is common around this time of year, we often look back at the year that was (and wasn't) and hopefully learn from our experiences. I asked my grade 12 class to come up with some life lessons that they've learned. Here's some of what they came up with up: 1. Emotion is energy in motion, so don't get caught up in your emotions as they will change overtime. 2. Being different is good--it builds character. 3. Money does buy happiness but only up to a point. We all have life … [Read more...]
This is our first "Just Because" post and what better way to start it off than with a post about my favourite band, INXS? I have loved INXS for years. I can still remember when I first heard Michael Hutchence on the radio. His voice was sweet! Here's the song that first really hooked me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrZZfaDp02o Since Michael's passing in 1997, INXS has had a few different singers front the band, and my personal favourite has been JD Fortune. He did an amazing … [Read more...]
I've been teaching a Grade 12 Writer's Craft course this semester, and most of the students are really keen on writing. One of the things I sometimes do with them is give them writing prompts at the start of class as a warm-up. It can be hard to start something and writing prompts get you in a creative mood. One of my students asked for more Christmas-themed prompts because this is that time of year. Christmas-Themed Prompt: You are newly engaged! Congratulations! Mazel Tov! You … [Read more...]
