PinnedBrendareeves, MEd.inSlice-of-Life MusingsWe Need Cursive Like We Need a Model-T FordNobody likes change. The older we get, the less we like it. There’s a collective anxiety in this country about eliminating cursive writing…May 168May 168
Brendareeves, MEd.inThe ShortformWhat? Do You Think I’m Old?My Aunt Naomi lived to the age of 90. I lived with and took care of her and my mother in their final years. Mom was very practical about…5d ago35d ago3
Brendareeves, MEd.inSlice-of-Life MusingsTry Writing Without Passive VerbsHave you ever tried to write without using passive verbs? It isn’t easy. I’m surprised that Grammarly rarely dings me on my passive verbs…5d ago65d ago6
Brendareeves, MEd.inSlice-of-Life MusingsLife in California vs Life in MexicoHenry David Thoreau got it right when he wrote the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. It couldn’t be more evident than in the…Jun 26Jun 26
Brendareeves, MEd.inThe ShortformA Final Word About Cursive WritingAfter reading that California brought back cursive writing, I went to the source and asked my son, a school superintendent in California…May 265May 265
Brendareeves, MEd.inThe ShortformGetting Back to WritingI moved back to California a month ago but don’t know if I’ll stay. There are advantages to being in the States, where everything is…May 245May 245
Brendareeves, MEd.inWrite A CatalystWrite Like Ernest HemmingwayIt’s been a long time since I’ve read a novel. For the last several years, I’ve only read nonfiction. Recently, I decided to reread the…May 134May 134
Brendareeves, MEd.inCrow’s FeetIt’s Official, I’m OldAfter arriving back in California from Mazatlan, I made an appointment with my doctor to share some medical results from my lab work. My…May 1013May 1013
Brendareeves, MEd.inThe ShortformSticker Shock in CaliforniaI’ve been back in California for two weeks. I’m living with my sister-in-law, Patti, and driving her car. She added me to her car insurance…May 46May 46
Brendareeves, MEd.inSlice-of-Life MusingsFirst Lines of Famous NovelsMany years ago, I decided to read the famous classic novels. I’ve often wondered if young people today read them and if they’re taught in…May 35May 35