I went to the camporee over the weekend. That was fun. Got there at 7 am on Saturday (meaning I got up at 5) and helped set up the gateway. It had a tire swing. We rock. Fun to set up, too- Kane and I were up on top lashing poles on when the whole thing started to tip over. Kane kinda freaked; I didn't really say anything, just hissed in surprise ( Read more... )

( shades of meaning )

How do references to acts and scenes relate to quotation marks?

Is it "And thus did Sean continue in his search/ For the assignment sheet that would have helped (MMV.xlii.310-311)"

or

"I quote the book of knowledge incorrectly" (I.i.1-11)

?

Hm.

The paper is taking forever to send, and I don't know if I'm sending it to the right person anyway, so I'm gonna post it and hope for the best. I'll have a copy with me tomorrow. ( the paper, again )

My English teacher
Is your e-mail address not
the hilleyj3?

Any passion I felt about the TSI has pretty much faded. Maybe I should take the crappy part. I think it'd do me some good, get me angry again. I write when I'm angry. Which is unfortunate, but perhaps useful to know ( Read more... )

( Othello focus paper: VERY rough draft )

Gifted English can be a tough class. Between lectures, reading and discussion of literature, and in-class debates on complex issues, students are also asked to, in writing, address a huge variety of topics. These include "focus papers" on the latest play or novel, analyses of theme or prejudice, and responses to such prompts as "list three opinion ( Read more... )

How am I feeling ( Read more... )

Sigh ( Read more... )