Maybe you’ve never felt that 3a.m. satisfaction of sealing a paragraph airtight with the explanation of a final citation. Maybe you’ve never understood the joy of understanding your own essay for the first time, followed by the uninterrupted pitter patter of fingers on keyboard keys, a steady stream of letters. Maybe you’ve never felt like a composer, waving tensed hands at an array of words until they align into perfection, each in its place, each moving together with the whole.
Also here are some terrific articles about teaching by a really smart guy: Alfie Kohn
Wow, Mike! So great that you're still posting. Alfie Kohn's one of my faves--almost as courageous a writer as you are!!! Keep on keepin on. It's terrific to know you're out there thinking well.
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