Final Thoughts on the Eve before the Finale of Hallowalimuertos (or, a Radical Approach to Voting)

Wow, time really does fly when you are having fun. And I’ve had so much fun this Halllowalimuertos! I had planned to post so much more about everything I’ve been up to and discovering during this holiday. However, since this thing rose up spontaneously, I already had plans for many of the days between October … More Final Thoughts on the Eve before the Finale of Hallowalimuertos (or, a Radical Approach to Voting)

Mending Wall

I teach both middle school and high school group literature classes, and once a month I do a poetry unit with the students.  While some of them are into it, others doubt the relevancy of poetry to their lives.  I tell them that many times, particularly during events of high emotion or great significance, poets can … More Mending Wall