Hello, hello

So I know I've been crazy busy with the show and now I'm off on a mini-vacation for my brother's wedding this weekend BUT, I want you to know that I'm doing my best to read your posts and stay in the loop. When I go a few days without reading or writing, it's always so addicting to get back to the computer and type. I love the zeal of fingers moving swiftly across the keyboard. It's pretty darn sweet. Learning to type well has been a god-send as a writer. And yet, for me, writing on a computer makes me a little bit of a compulsive editor. With blogging though, everything is time stamped and so I know that what I write is only a snap shot of who I am and how I feel, just as what you post is a moment to moment kind of reality. Or sometimes not. Sometimes you all eloquently and achingly write of the ebbs and flows in your life and how that pain, strife and joy moves and confuses you. I feel remarkably blessed to be on the receiving end of such marvelous composition and I hope that I honor your words with thoughtful responses.

Today is your last day of the Wiki project. My intent with this work was for each of you to explore your own store of knowledge. For example, the other day, a student posted something about a musician, I think, and the connectedness between that artist and others and the dynamics within the whole music genre. Gracious. That's a whole lot of very cool knowledge that was layered and expert and I knew none of what she was talking about. That's the thing... sometimes we are simply brilliant in ways that we don't realize or recognize. All of you have wisdom and strength beyond belief. When adding to the Wiki, consider how your voice should always be a part of important dialogues- if and when you choose to engage. Your voice is powerful and smart, educated and learning. Do not be afraid to talk with people about any number of topics and to teach any number of topics.

As we close out the term, I would like us to do a couple different thing. One, to compose some memoir passage that draw from specific recollections from our life. I would also like you to choose a creative writing venture, whether it be to write a short story, a series of poems, a play or more. On Tuesday, look for my first prompt that will be a memoir sample. Then, think hard and write spontaneously about your life:) My son is calling. I know this Wikipedia project is complex and got a late start because of the accounts being blocked by school but I fully trust that you have knowledge seeping from your brain that can contribute to the way others think, believe and act.

I'll be back Wednesday, which is Valleyfair Day, but checking in on the blog. The rehearsal dinner and such is tomorrow and then the wedding Saturday. There's a post wedding brunch on Sunday, but then I'll be chilling:) My birthday is Tuesday so I'm going to hang with the family-- and take Quinn to the dentist. I'll miss you, but I know my words are always with you!