Well it's that time of year again. I am going to bore my students to death with my excitement over teaching Arthur Miller's The Crucible. They just can't understand why I would possibly be thrilled over a drama about 1600's witches in Salem, Mass. Oh geez! Teenagers! As many of you know, Arthur Miller was married for a time to my favorite, Marilyn Monroe. So I thought it only fitting I do a post on them both. Miller was born in Harlem, NY and became a famous playwright fairly quickly. He ... Continue Reading
Archives for November 4, 2009
Barbie and Her Story
So I was looking for some fun images for my blog and came across a teacher Barbie doll. I was shocked! I have to have this. I am on the lookout for one. She is adorably vintage looking with glasses and everything! Let me know if you find one! Then, it dawned on me, I don't know the history of Barbie. So here goes:The Creators:This story takes place in the 1930’s. It’s a story that starts out sounding like one we’ve all heard before.A young girl meets a boy and they fall in love. The girl ... Continue Reading