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Ethics Final Papers

Tonight was the last night of my Ethics class. Everyone presented their final research paper entitled “My Version of How to Choose Right from Wrong”. I have students from all over the world. The different versions of these papers are incredibly interesting to listen to. Here’s a sample of some of the presentations we heardContinue reading “Ethics Final Papers”

My little sister

This is my little sister Bethany. She is 15 years old. The girl she’s holding is my cousin Amye Keira. Bethany is the daughter of my dad and his second wife, Ruthanne. We’ve never been very close, because I’m horrible. But I’ve been thinking about her lately.This is Bethany posing for her myspace page withContinue reading “My little sister”

Black and White

Last night, I had my English class write a persuasive essay on their favorite color. I told them to convince me that their color was the best color in the world, and they could totally lie if they wanted to. For example: Yellow is the best color in the world because it’s God’s favorite color.Continue reading “Black and White”

Chincoteague with Bridget

We left Tuesday morning and drove 3 hours to Chincoteague Island off the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia. We spent the day sleeping on the sands, Bridget in her pink string bikini, and me in my blue one-piece. There’s something about being with someone who is confident about their body that makes you justContinue reading “Chincoteague with Bridget”

Procrastinating on Monday

I must follow up. Stupid boy came over last night instead of going to bed. So now I have a new friend! We had a good time last night. I really appreciated the dynamic in the room. It was a small group, and everyone was relaxed and enjoying being around good friends. I am reallyContinue reading “Procrastinating on Monday”

stupid boys

I went to a Luau last night. I ran into a guy that I’ve run into a lot over the past year. I’m not really interested in him, but he doesn’t bore me. He suggested that we compete to see who could make out with someone at the dance that night. stupid boy. I grabbedContinue reading “stupid boys”

upon my mother’s recommendation

A few days ago my mom and I were talking on the phone. Here’s the conversation: Mom: I hope you don’t mind if I . . .Me: What is it?Mom: I think that you should make a list of all the qualities that you want in a companion.Me: So this isn’t about losing weight?Mom: No.Continue reading “upon my mother’s recommendation”

In America

I’ve been showing In America in my English classes this week. I have been working on editing a giant thesis all day and I can’t find the right words to describe how much this movie means to me. It’s about an Irish family who come to America and to rediscover the magic they lost whenContinue reading “In America”

From Antonio Fava

I’ve been reading The Comic Mask in the Commedia Dell’Arte by Antonio Fava. Here’s a direct quote: “[Theatre] instantly organizes itself in means, ways, and genres, all of which are aimed at catharsis, at purification, at overcoming anguish. Serious, tragic, dramatic theater offers thoughtful, moving, and intimate relief. Magic theater reassures without openly explaining whyContinue reading “From Antonio Fava”

Perfect Day–Part 4

Today was Alexandria’s 2??th Birthday! I got off at the King Street Metro and began walking towards the Water. I made it about 6 blocks and stopped to look into an Ethiopian Gift Shop where I bought some new gold earrings. Then I walked another 8 blocks and on my way, I ran into aContinue reading “Perfect Day–Part 4”