Two new favorite phrases I've learned and can't wait to work into normal conversations:

"The Dark Ages? There was nothing dark or backward about them. The Dark Ages is nothing more than Renaissance propaganda."
Dr. Keeley

and

"Sarcasm: the verbal application of irony"
-Susan

So I have poetry. Yes, you read that right. I, Bry of expository writing fame, have now written two poems that don't suck. Or at least I don't think they suck.  Have fun.

THE LAKE

Boats roll up and down on the water
Gently rocking the two girls to sleep.
Stars begin to shine on one at a time
As a cool breeze comes rolling off Wawasee.
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 Written this morning to the prompt: If you could work for any magazine ever, which one and why?

10 June, 2008

Dear Terry,

I’m sure by this point you’ve heard some distressing rumors. I’m writing this to clear the air and clear up a few things about my recent career change. I know my decision to leave teaching to write professionally may seem ( Read more... )

Mamma,

Today in the Writing Project Marla handed out pictures for us to describe. I want to describe mine to you; I think you will find it as humorous as I did.

In the center of the photo is a little girl. She is wearing a little yellow sundress with pink flowers on it. In order to match perfectly, as all little girls want, she has had someone ( Read more... )

I had been in Wilmington for 4 and half days. Contrary to what I told my parents on the phone -

“Yes Mamma, everyone’s real nice. Yes Holly is a good roommate.”

“Yes Daddy, I’m going to classes. Yes I really like them.”

“Yes I like the campus.”

I was NOT having a good time. Everyone was NOT really nice (although to be fair I hadn’t actually met ( Read more... )

Why am I doing this? Really, who signs up for an extra class less than a month after graduation? Me, that’s who, cuz I am the smartest.

Today our writing prompt is to describe your least favorite teacher from high school. Mine was definitely Mr. … holy crap, I cannot remember his name. [Maybe I’ve just blocked all information about him, cuz I ( Read more... )

As part of the Writing Project I have free write time everyday. I'm trying to get back in the habit of posting, since I've been super lame about it. Here goes nothing ( Read more... )

I will warn you, I have been drinking, but after the weekend I’ve had I think you would approve ( Read more... )

I have a new obsession. It’s called hookah. It’s like a giant water bong for flavored tobacco, and I cannot get enough of it ( Read more... )

Sweet god I hate wednesdays ( Read more... )