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Picks and pieces: Parts of speech for writers

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @BenisonMrs #WritingUnderstanding the parts of speech is a core part of learning the writing craft. Here is a handy chart from @BenisonMrs.The chart format makes the parts of speech...

Notes and quotes: How to determine what students need to learn for successful careers

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #LearningAn opinion piece makes a strong case for higher education taking the initiative to prepare young people to thrive in careers. Main point: "To rebuild...

Notes and quotes: Loss of faith in college education

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #CareerDo you believe a college education is key to success in life? That has certainly been the mindset for decades. However, an article indicated that faith in college...
Picks and pieces: It’s all coming up labubus

Picks and pieces: It’s all coming up labubus

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @SalaryTransparentStreet #Calling #Career Have you heard of Labubus? I hadn't until a Salary Transparent Street Facebook reel appeared in my timeline. Fascinating stuff. The Labubu...

Take time to learn about Route 66

Take time to learn about Route 66

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @phikappaphi  I found this article about Route 66 in an edition of Phi Kappa Phi's magazine. Main point: "Although it’s no longer a designated federal highway, Historic Route...

Burning questions: Horatio Hornblower vs Jack Aubrey

Burning questions: Horatio Hornblower vs Jack Aubrey

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online:  OpenAI.com X.com I have a lot of fun with AI. Here's a question I put to ChatGPT with an image from Grok: Who would win in a naval engagement between Horatio Hornblower and Jack...

Faith in the workplace: What an example looks like

Faith in the workplace: What an example looks like

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career A friend published a blog article about how Christians communicate their faith. Much of it involves setting a great example. Main point: "Just as the stars in the...

Notes and quotes: Are side hustles worth it?

Notes and quotes: Are side hustles worth it?

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #CareerWhen you're engaged in your career, you'll likely encounter the decision about starting a side hustle. In my day, it was called "moonlighting." Main point: "...side...

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