Author Archives: Meg
Evaluating
It’s been a few months of a rough “temporary” work situation, and I can feel it taking a toll. I’m starting to slide into slow motion, taking forever to get up, to get out of the shower, to come in from the … Continue reading
Mouths of Babes
In App Design class, I ask my students keep their code statements in groups and name the groups something logical, like Game Controls. For the older kids, sometimes they get a detailed discussion of how good writers choose words to … Continue reading
Shades of ‘Grey’ and Rainbow Colors
Grey, from Kevin Does Art, is a little platformer in a grey world. I’m not great at platformers, well, actually, that’s an understatement, but I tried to overlook my general dislike of platformers when I checked out this game for … Continue reading
Considering a Response in Cuneiform
Today my favorite student left me a note in hieroglyphics.
Favorite Things That Are Almost Pride & Prejudice
Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star This is my absolute favorite reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, as you can probably tell from my squee-ful book review. If you thought Charlotte Lucas got a raw deal or you wanted to see Darcy as … Continue reading
But No One Wants To Read The Comments Section
Part of my science class involves reading and commenting on other students’ coursework, so the other day I had to read an essay about why the writer would never give up his SUV and how whiny sissy scientists don’t scare … Continue reading
Carolina Blogging
Such a great day at Carolina Blogging this weekend! Group organizers Heather and Sara really did an impressive job putting everything together, from getting interesting local vendors and a great conference space with solid wifi and pretty decorations, to all … Continue reading
Wonder Woman’s Jet on Display at National Air & Space Museum
Crossing museum conservation jokes with superhero jokes.
Action Figures Reading Action Figures
I saw this wonderful Godzilla photoset/book review, and immediately hopped up to take my own photo of Godzilla reading Action Figures. Because those are both things I have sitting around my house, obviously. Godzilla enjoys a good YA superhero adventure. … Continue reading
