When I was a kid, my parents didn’t let us have any video games. No Xbox, no PlayStation, no GameCube- we didn’t even have smartphones. This meant that the only games I played as a kid were either at a friend’s house or, more commonly, online. Some of these were educational games that taught thingsContinue reading “Animal Jam: Revisiting Childhood”
Category Archives: Writings
Covid State of Mind
All the media is talking about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and I guess I’m going to join their ranks since it’s pretty relevant and the only thing I can think of right now. I should have written this post earlier, but oh well. Due to the Coronavirus, I’m going home a week early for anContinue reading “Covid State of Mind”
Necessity of Grammar
In our class this week, we talked about formal grammar instruction, and whether or not it’s necessary to learning how to write. Some people were of the opinion that it is absolutely essential, whereas others said that it wasn’t important at all. I personally landed somewhere in the middle of the debate, but closer toContinue reading “Necessity of Grammar”
The Effect of Gender on Writing
Writing is influenced by a lot of different things. One of the most common influences that people wonder about, however, is gender. Does being male or female affect the style or content of your writing? After reading a couple of articles and just looking at what I see in the world around me, I thinkContinue reading “The Effect of Gender on Writing”
My Dogs
All right, you’ve heard enough stories about me. Now it’s time to hear about the really important people- my dogs. I love my dogs. They’re both dachshunds, and they’re best friends. This is Frankie, short for Frankfurter. He’s the older of the two, at roughly 8 years old. He’s a purebred smooth-haired mini dachshund. WeContinue reading “My Dogs”
My Teacher’s Influence
One of the things about high school is how much it can shape your life- for better or for worse. Luckily for me, most of the influences I’ve had there have been positive. Especially my teachers! My high school writing teacher, especially, taught me a lot. We called her Welker-sensei, her last name combined withContinue reading “My Teacher’s Influence”
Dungeons and Dragons
Yes, I am a nerd. I’ve played Dungeons and Dragons (a tabletop roleplaying game with dice, for those of you who don’t know) for close to five years now, and it’s something I really enjoy. My nerdy uncle first introduced me to the game, then my brother let me join his group… where I wasContinue reading “Dungeons and Dragons”
Trivial Injuries
Some injuries are cool to boast about, like breaking your leg while doing some crazy parkour or breaking your wrist when punching a tree in your righteous frustration. Other injuries are… not. This post will recount some of the more stupid, trivial wounds I’ve received while just living my life. Spraining my Ankle We haveContinue reading “Trivial Injuries”
Sharing Writing
I have a love/hate relationship with showing my writing to other people. Sometimes I’ve written a blog post or poem or essay that I really want someone to read, and sometimes I never want another person’s eyes to see the disaster I just created. Occasionally, I’ll write only for myself, things too private to shareContinue reading “Sharing Writing”
John Grisham’s Writing Process
John Grisham, author of famous legal thriller books like “The Firm” and “A Time to Kill” has a very interesting, specific writing routine. He’s been writing for a long time, and so he has a methodical process with details that have been well thought out. One thing I thought was interesting was his schedule forContinue reading “John Grisham’s Writing Process”
Writing Wizard 