Stones of Erasmus — for Teachers, Writers, & Philosophy Sprinkles Makers!

Hi, I’m Greig — welcome! Here you’ll find sharp writing, creative ideas, and standout resources for teaching, thinking, making, and dreaming in the middle and high school ELA and Humanities classroom (Grades 6–12).

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31.3.18

Listicle: 10 Things I’ll Miss about Brooklyn

So I’m outta Brooklyn. After packing up the car2go* Smart Fortwo, here is a list of ten things I’ll miss about living in the Sunset Park...

30.3.18

On Knowing Nothing and Why I am Embarrassed that I am a Know-it-All

My worst trait is that I am a know-it-all. I like to know things, and I feel amiss if I am not the one explaining. It’s an embarrassing trai...

29.3.18

Fish in the Sea (Or, Why I Like Aquariums)

Coney Island Beach back in the day. I enjoy aquariums. The vast amount of water in large, transparent tanks transfix the eyes. I can wat...

28.3.18

Lorelei from Superman III (1983) Reads Kant's Critque of Pure Reason

Superman III (1983) You can read the above clip from Superman III as a dumb blonde joke writ large or as an insightful riff on philosop...

27.3.18

Louisiana Facts and Names of Places

The Louisiana State Seal The seal lists the motto of the State: Union, Justice, and Confidence ...

22.3.18

Save Me From Drowning My Creativity

"The Drowning Metaphor in Dreams" - What does it mean? The Courage to Write I’ve found the courage to write about my past. Lo...

21.3.18

How I Learned to Love Solitude and Why I Am No Longer a Benedictine Monk

I am going through old papers, tossing out papers, and boxing up books so I can move out of my apartment on April first. Saint Joseph Abb...

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