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Category Archives: Teaching
Attend a Writer’s Conference? A Risk Worth Taking (Part 3)
By Catherine Hedge I am thrilled to be on my way to The Kansas Authors Club state conference today. I know that when I walk through the door, I will be greeted with smiles and enthusiasm. That won’t be because … Continue reading
Time Triptych
Here are some poignant pieces by our fellow poet, Steve Pfister. We hope you enjoy these views of time, our mortal yet fickle companion. Midnight Butterfly Wings pressed against blue moon- Your shadow soars on shifting winds- Your image floats … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, inspiration, Nostalgia, Poetry, Slice of life, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged nostalgia, poetry, Steve Pfister, time passing, writing inspiration
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Sea-side
By Catherine Hedge One of the best aspects of teaching writing is that inspiration flows as much from the students to the teacher as the other way around. If I challenge the students to do a bit of quick writing … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Nostalgia, Slice of life, Teaching, travel, Writing, Writing Process
Tagged Imagination, mermaids, ocean memories, Osher Writing Class, sense details in writing
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Let A Child Know: You are Limitless!
Let A Child Know: You are Limitless!.
Posted in Inspiration, parenting, Slice of life, Teaching
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Let A Child Know: You are Limitless!
By Catherine Hedge Several years ago, a friend asked me to compose a philosophy statement. The challenge was, “If you could tell the World anything, what would you say?” Though I’m now retired and other situations have changed, I do … Continue reading
Teaching? How Could You Stand It?
Teaching? How Could You Stand It?.
Posted in Inspiration, inspiration, mentoring teachers, parenting, Teaching
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Teaching? How Could You Stand It?
By Catherine Hedge Last night, my fellow and I went swimming at a nearby hotel. At the desk, the manager whispered, “You might not want to come in today. We have a whole bunch of middle school and high school … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Nostalgia, Slice of life, Teaching
Tagged child-raising, childhood, Fort Riley Middle School, impact of teachers, Janet Corrigan, Junction City, Leland Sharpe, mentor teachers, Nicole Sanchez, nostalgia, surviving teaching, teaching, teaching profession, why we teach, Wilbur Morris, young teachers
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Get That Novel Going!
By Catherine Hedge I’m starting a new novel. I have a whole 11 pages done so far. (Yippee!) But when I start worrying or doubting my abilities, I reach for my favorite tonic, a little bit of Mr. B. (Leonard … Continue reading
Words of Wonder
Words of Wonder.
Posted in parenting, Slice of life, Teaching, Writing
Tagged child-raising, childhood games
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