My comfort zone for writing invoked physical awareness; here's my list.
- outside
- forest/woods
- lakeside
- back porch
- with friends
- without friends
- any time of day
As for Lisa's question in regard to her teaching lesson, my favorite movie is Arsenic and Old Lace. Any interested persons in movie night? My favorite book is Pride and Prejudice (I'm such a sucker for a mysterious man). For those of you in need of a memoir/novel to read, try Same Kind of Different As Me. Wow! It is told in two points of view (one is a formerly indigent black man, the other is affluent white).
Now, I want to share a hint of my journal entry from 9 am today. Stop reading here if you are bored. I don't wish to have you in agony.
Why do we need history? Roots grow best in areas of family, friends, stories, and memories. There are poignant moments that deal with idolized ancestors, deranged lunatics (twice removed on both sides), and rainy-day weddings. We script our stories because we don't wish to veil our lives by walking in the shadows of others. Within our writing, we express a moral code that guides our conscious actions and thoughts, love for family, friends, and God, and the writing reveals a desire to be better--whether it be as a teacher, relative, or friend.
Lisa, great work today!
Thanks Sandra!
ReplyDeleteLisa, this is an excellent lesson! It is so versatile. I rarely do the exact same lesson in all of my classes and I appreciate the suggestions to change it up. Very well presented! You rock :)
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