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Archive for March, 2008

Monday March 31, 2008


Weeping clown on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

“Humor is a way of saying something serious.”–T.S. Eliot, 1888-1965
Why or how could a person use humor and comedy to express something serious or important? Write three sentences about this topic.

Thursday March 27, 2008


Stairs on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

“It takes a heap o’livin’ in a house t’ make it a home.”– Edgar Guest, 1881-1959

What is the difference between a house and a home? Write three sentences on this topic.

Wednesday March 26, 2008

Today, you have the choice of responding to the prompt (question) below, or writing part of the podcast script.


Google Talk on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

“Talk less and say more.”–Vermont Proverb

What does this proverb mean? How can a person talk a lot but still say little?

Tuesday March 25, 2008


Friends on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

“Tell me what company you keep, and I’ll tell you what you are.”–Miguel de Cervantes, 1547-1616

What kind of person would Cervantes say you are, based on observing your friends? Then, read yesterday’s and earlier comments. Write three sentence either here, in response to what someone wrote yesterday, or in BOTH places.

Monday March 24th on choices

Friday March 14th on clothing

Thursday March 13th on what’s scary

Wednesday March 12th on books

Monday March 24, 2008

First, we need to pick topics for the next podcast. Next…


decisión on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

“The difficulty in life is the choice.”–George Moore, 1852-1933

When you re faced with a difficult choice, how do you handle it? Write about a time you made such a decision using three sentences.

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