Writing

Wow, I feel a little rusty. I never realized checking out for a week would cause such confusion to my brain.  I have been trying to regroup all afternoon.   This semester has been such a struggle for me.  I am so thankful that we all can see the end in sight.  I keep trying to be a creative writer but for some reason I get blocks.  I try all the methods they talk about in Painters book.  I have come to the conclusion that next semester I will be taking a creative writing class. So if any of you have an idea that would be great.

I am so embarrasses to admit this but, I think it’s time. My son in-law, Mark Booth is an Associate Professor at (creative writing) Chicago Art Institute. Mark is also a world renowned Artist.  He teaches classes of different sorts. I would never ask him for his help.  My husband has a journalism degree and my step-daughter Kathleen Odell has her PhD in Economics. She is also an Associate Professor at Dominican University in Chicago.  If I could just tap in to their talent I would be a better writer. 

I am going to try and keep Blogging after this class. I want to be a better writer. I have a long way to go.  I guess I am a slow learner. I couldn’t read until the 5^th grade.  I struggled to read so writing was like torture to me.  I never want my students to feel that way. It is my goal to teach every student to read and write with confidence.  I look forward to writing stories with a purpose and may be that will keep me focused enough to teacher. I want to be an excellent teacher who can share her thoughts and lessons with students that are eager to learn.