EDUCATION
California State University Fresno
M.A. English with options in Literature and Composition and Rhetoric December 2007
Thesis: Literature Redefining Truth: Tim O'Brien's Postmodern Rhetoric in The Things They Carried.
Thesis: Composition / Rhetoric
What makes a "good" teacher? This is a complicated question to answer because in many respects it depends on the perspective of the person making the judgment. Clearly what defines a good teacher is going to be a remarkably different set of qualities when described by a parent, and then a student, and even other teachers. Wor... More..
There isn't much more adorable than one of those close up pictures of a baby with a large gummy smile grinning madly and drooling at the camera. Great baby photos will remind you of those early days for years to come. With digital cameras and editing software it is easier than ever to get those perfect pictures of your little... More..
Tim O'Brien's "Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong" is a postmodern narrative that questions the ability of language to convey meaning. By pointing out the moments when language fails, O'Brien suggests that there are perceptual experiences that cannot be written by inner or social dialog. Quite often characters in the text find t... More..
The first weeks of pregnancy involve some major changes taking place in a woman's body. Some women know they are pregnant this early but for many the positive results might not be confirmed for another several weeks. Before discussing some general expectations for the first four weeks it is necessary to examine how the pregna... More..
I work for an electrical contractor and there are currently three of us using Accubid Pro software in our office. The estimating portion of program is easy to use and readily accessible even to those who do not have intimate familiarity with computers. Our previous estimator began using Accubid after having done all his estim... More..
I have to admit I'm a bit concerned about Santa's behavior lately. I know this is a stressful time of year and the jolly old man has a lot to plan for and take care of but seriously, it seems that the extra-curricular activities are getting a bit out of hand. Most publicized is a recent raid by a group of drunken Santas in Ne... More..
I was absolutely thrilled when I found out I was pregnant. I was also a bit worried about the impact that such a journey would have on my body. I actually felt a little guilty about worrying, given the miracle I had been blessed with but that didn't stop the voice in my head from wondering and worrying. During my pregnancy I ... More..
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