Brie's SOL-Day 1

So... this is my first blog ever!  In my head, I am a writer of young adult books that are action-packed and engaging.  They are well loved by my fan base and soon to be an exceptional movie.  In reality, I am a writer of notes to and about students, directions, texts, emails, information, handouts, the occasional poem, love notes, birthday cards, feedback, to do lists, recipes, and more.  So this first blog is an exciting addition to the list!

To warn my readers, I am an avid over-user of exclamation marks!  I feel they convey my inner enthusiasm appropriately, so be prepared.  Other favorite tools of mine... the ellipses.  The purpose being to denote thinking, sarcasm, a thought within a thought, or the opportunity for others' thoughts.  Undoubtedly, not the most academic use, but I am pleased with the opportunity to share thoughts without academic scrutiny.

As I ponder the line a month of blogging could follow, my mind is all over the place with ideas for a purpose.  Listening to podcasts yesterday, I was confident of my ability to share my thoughts and links to others' good thinking.  (If you are interested in interviews you can learn from, I recommend The Knowledge Podcast.  I have been listening to the one about improving the questions you ask.) As I roll out the blogs, I hope to ponder the value of questioning and consider some questions of my own.  Onward and upward, my friends.  There is always more to learn.  We will see what really happens...