links and snippets about writing, travel, photography, life passages, and other delights
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Three ounces not just a random choice by TSA
Joe Sharkey's interview with TSA director Kip Hawley reveals there is science behind the policy.
Monday, September 10, 2007
826 National Writing and Tutoring Centers
826 National is a family of seven nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping students, ages 6-18, with expository and creative writing.
Our mission is based on the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.
Each chapter offers drop-in tutoring, field trips, workshops, and in-schools programs — all free of charge — for children, classes, and schools with particular interests or particular needs.
826 is especially committed to supporting teachers, offering services and resources for English language learners, and publishing student work. Several locations offer unique retail experiences as well.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
What is going on here?
As a result, I've developed a habit of using that button to send interesting links to this blog: pages, news items, and other goodies.
My more formal blogs are linked in the sidebar.