Two lyrics struck me as particularly apt in summing up my reactions to the the film adaptation of Into the Woods. Any adaptation is going to involve changes, including cuts.

A blog about writing, teaching, and thinking about writing and teaching. What Works in Writing Instruction. A Shower for the Birds. On the eve of my demonstration. On the technical side of things, this was my first time making a video with the intent to edit and share.

Shadows dance across my face. Wind blowing through the treetops. Snack time is a big deal during the Writing Project. I tried making bruchetta for our snack at the UIWP Summer Institute and I have to say it was a big hit! Beach Boys of Summer.

Laura had us write down our definition of a good parent and here is mine. A good parent is when you show your child how much you love them in the best possible way you know how at that time. I believe parenting is a learning process. This actually went well with what I was writing during our hour writing time. Last Friday I was trying to think of all the ways my life as changed since having my child and these are just a few.