We live in zone 7b, so I am afforded another growing season for cold weather vegetables. I am excited to try my hand at lettuce, spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. My summer garden produced a reasonable amount of cucumbers, yellow squash, zucchini, and tomatoes, and my Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin vine gave us 6 lovely pumpkins. I believe I conquered the…
Month: September 2020
#WordlessWednesday Stick Around
#TutoringTuesday Peer Reviews
Want to know a good way to improve your writing skills? Start by reviewing your peers’ papers! Believe it or not, finding errors in someone else’s work teaches your mind to catch those errors in your own writing. I recommend consulting with other students in class when working on papers if your professor does not already incorporate peer revision in…
#MondayMemories First Day Teaching
My nerves kept me on edge the entire drive to campus. I had left with plenty of time to find a parking space and thought I knew where my first class was. I arrived on campus with half an hour to park, walk to the classroom, and settle into the room before beginning my introductory lecture. How wrong I was!…
#SundaySnapshot Blossoming
#Caturday Sibling Snuggles
#FoodieFriday Earl Grey Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
I wanted to bake a cake from scratch after the chocoholic induced box mix last week. I love a good cup of tea, and it’s been years since I made some Earl Grey cake. Typically, I tailor several recipes to yield a particular result, but “Liv for Cake” essentially nailed the recipe. I made adjustments based on loose leaf versus…
#ThankfulThursday Routines
While the longer summer break imposed by quarantine felt luxurious and carefree, sometimes you crave routine and structure. Now that we are back on a routine in our new normal, life feels more organized. If you’ve heard of the GYST, you understand exactly how it feels to have all your plates floating in the air with no idea what to…
#WordlessWednesday Pansies Finally!
#TutoringTuesday Personal Narrative
By far, my favorite assignment is the personal narrative essay. Students use what they know — their own personal life experiences — to acquaint themselves with academic writing. Not only do the students have an opportunity to reflect upon a life changing moment, but I receive the personal pleasure of learning more about these individuals who spend 10-15 weeks with…