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Try Writing Without Passive Verbs
Try Writing Without Passive Verbs
Have 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…
Brendareeves, MEd.
Jun 5
Life in California vs Life in Mexico
Life in California vs Life in Mexico
Henry 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…
Brendareeves, MEd.
Jun 2
We Need Cursive Like We Need a Model-T Ford
We Need Cursive Like We Need a Model-T Ford
Nobody likes change. The older we get, the less we like it. There’s a collective anxiety in this country about eliminating cursive writing…
Brendareeves, MEd.
May 15
First Lines of Famous Novels
First Lines of Famous Novels
Many 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…
Brendareeves, MEd.
May 2
More Ten Random Questions by Roz
More Ten Random Questions by Roz
Ialways find these fun. Compliments of Roz Warren via Lynn L.
Brendareeves, MEd.
May 2
Sacramento is Boring Compared to Mazatlan
Sacramento is Boring Compared to Mazatlan
After over a week, I’m already bored with the culture. The residential neighborhoods are pristine, with manicured lawns; the grocery stores…
Brendareeves, MEd.
May 1
Mazatlan, Mexico to Sacramento, California
Mazatlan, Mexico to Sacramento, California
If you read my previous posts, you know that after living in Mazatlan, Mexico, I moved back to Sacramento, California. I quickly regretted…
Brendareeves, MEd.
Apr 28
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