Greig Roselli — Teacher, Writer, Philosophy Sprinkles Maker
Stones of Erasmus — Just plain good writing, teaching, thinking, doing, making, being, dreaming, seeing, feeling, building, creating, reading
29.11.23
Exploring Ancient Herms: A Visit to the Met Museum and Discovering Timeless Symbols

16.11.23
What Learning to Program in the 1990s Taught Me About How Computers Work and Why Generative Artificial Intelligence Makes Sense to Me
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I requested Dalle-3 to create an illustration depicting my computer science classroom, vividly filled with Commodore computers operating on QBasic. |

2.11.23
From Zero to 2,036: My Slow Burn Journey as a TpT Seller
I'm eager to share more about my side endeavor where I craft and vend educational digital content. My process involves considering what educators might need—be it customizable digital worksheets, interactive games featuring mythological characters, or innovative lesson plans that incorporate philosophy into the classroom. I'm dedicated to creating these resources with a special focus on enriching the teaching experience for middle and high school English and humanities instructors.
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The chart shows visually how my store has grown bit by bit. |
Hello fellow educators and creators! I want to share my personal journey as a TpT (Teachers Pay Teachers) seller to offer encouragement to those just starting out and connect with my fellow middle and high school humanities and English content creators.
My Timeline on TpT
- 2017: Took the plunge and opened my TpT store. However, I didn't manage to sell any units.
- 2018: Still dipping my toes in, I sold a meager 4 units.
- 2019: Finally began to take things a bit more seriously midway through the year, resulting in 107 units sold.
- 2020 & 2021: This was when I really decided to commit, and it paid off. I sold 188 units in 2020 and a whopping 541 units in 2021.
- 2022: Continued my upward trajectory with 603 units sold.
- 2023 (as of November 1st): Already close to last year's total with 588 units sold.
- All-Time Units Sold: 2,036 and counting!
A Closer Look
My Style

2.10.23
Day 16 of 180: Acknowledging I'm #TeacherTired While Asking Students to Go Deeper in Their Writing

9.9.23
Unveiling Mythology to Teens: Insights from the Humanities Classroom
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Storm-Tossed and Star Crossed: Paris and Helen's Epic Journey to Troy |

30.8.23
The Power of Sustained Reading in an Age of Distraction
Concept Art "Reading is Essential, Children," made by one of my Tenth Graders. |

29.8.23
Prudence, Wisdom, and Self-Care: The Uncommon Story of Zeus and Metis
We've all heard of Zeus, the King of the Gods, known for his godly escapades and tumultuous love affairs. However, little is spotlighted about Metis, Zeus’s first wife and the Greek personification of prudence. Often sidelined by mainstream mythological tales, the story of Zeus and Metis carries essential lessons on prudence, wisdom, and self-care—virtues that have seemingly fallen by the wayside in today's fast-paced world.
The Misunderstanding of Prudence
Unfortunately, prudence often suffers from a negative connotation, easily confused with being a prude or overly cautious. Yet, the virtue signifies the art of making thoughtful and balanced decisions that bring the least harm and greatest good. A case in point is Prudential, one of America’s leading insurance companies, built on the very tenets of safeguarding and caution.
The Transformative Tale of Zeus and Metis
In Greek mythology, Metis embodies the virtue of prudence. Pursued by Zeus, she transforms into various animals to escape his advances—a common trope in Greek mythology. Zeus, afraid that Metis would bear a child more powerful than him, swallows her whole. While this may seem like the end for Metis, she continues to live within Zeus, imparting wisdom and prudential advice.
Wisdom Versus Prudence
The child born from this unique union is Athena, the goddess of wisdom. However, it's suggested that Athena lacks the maternal warmth that defined Metis. Herein lies the nuanced difference between wisdom and prudence: wisdom often focuses on knowledge and rational decisions, while prudence adds an emotional layer, emphasizing care for oneself and others.
The Self-Care Connection
The Living Legacy of Metis
While Metis might have met an unfortunate end, her essence lived on, both in Zeus’s wisdom and Athena’s intellect. This eternal legacy serves as a lesson that prudence, wisdom, and self-care are deeply intertwined virtues, worth much more than their misunderstood reputations.
Through the tale of Zeus and Metis, we find a treasure trove of life lessons waiting to be applied in our own lives. Far from being forgotten, their story teaches us that prudence is not a constraint.
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