#MondayMemories Bedtime Conundrums

Numerous times I sit down to type a memory post and find myself blocked and frustrated. Of course, this writer’s block seems to have one cure: laying down the night. Once I’ve curled up under my blanket and nestled my head into the pillow, my mind comes alive with ideas. “Why don’t you write them down?” you may wonder. I,…

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#ThankfulThursday Payday

While I firmly believe we should all pursue careers we love, the pursue of our occupations typically revolve the means to pay bills and purchase necessities. Yesterday I received three glorious paychecks from each institution I work at this semester. After skimping over the summer, this big payday allows me more breathing room in my budget. I’m thankful to get…

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#TutoringTuesday Rhetorical Analysis: Pathos

Last week we discussed the speaker/ writer and their character — which is the rhetorical appeal, ethos. This week we will discuss pathos, which is the emotional pull on the audience. Whereas ethos was akin to the speaker or writer, pathos is the audience. You want to appeal to your audience’s emotions with your speech or writing, perhaps by telling…

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#MondayMemories Speeding

One morning I was running particularly late, and I was attempting to stay under a certain number of points at my job. Of course, my lead foot pressed down hard on that gas pedal as I wove a path around slower traffic. At times, I managed 90 miles per hour — in a 55 mile per hour zone. I darted…

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