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Reading for Treasure is my list of articles that are worth
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Recently, friends have been posting some magnificent pieces
of humor from McSweeny’s. Here are five
that are quick and wonderful reads that, if they don’t bring a smile to your
face, something is seriously wrong with you.
The
Giving Tree Gets Real: I have never been a fan of the Silverstein’s The
Giving Tree. It always seemed like an ode to enabling to me. In this parody,
the tree gets her say!
This
Is Your Last Fucking Chance To Show Interest In Attending Our University: I
wish that colleges did send kids emails like this. Nonetheless, I think they
get this message anyway.
Lines
From The Princess Bride That Double
As Comments On Freshman Composition Papers: I have taught The Princess Bride to freshman English
students. This is a quick and witty read. Comments?
How
To Log In To The Student Portal: Anyone whose child goes to a school with
some kind of online grade book or account system must read this wonderful set
of instructions!
More
Honest Latin Mottoes For Your Overrated University: While I like the Latin
motto for my alma mater, I found these to be wonderful statement about what
really happens in college.
I am currently reading Scythe
by Neal Shusterman
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