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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29.3.25

Poem: The Bars Closed / So Are We

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Most mornings, I rouse myself— today, the clock glares at 4:22, propped up in my temple-bed. Mornings always feel so hard, but I’m determine...
20.3.25

Unlocking Greek Mythology: Fresh Vocabulary Lessons Your Students Will Love Before Spring Break!

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I bet you are ready for Spring Break (or maybe it has already started) —especially if you teach middle and high school. I know I am. Whether...
6.2.25

Flash Fiction: Hashtag Smart (A Story Out of School)

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I wrote a flash fiction piece—called 'Hashtag smart'—about a teacher, Mr. Stanley, in an 11th grade English class overrun every morn...
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28.1.25

My Journey of Personal Growth: A Forty-something’s Self-Reflection

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As a kid, I dreamed of becoming an adult. Join me on a reflective journey of personal transformation—through youth, monastic life, teaching,...
26.1.25

The Surprising Roots of “Community” and the Hidden Boundaries We Create

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Have you ever wondered why some everyday words seem to carry hidden layers of meaning? By taking a closer look at the etymology of “communi...
25.12.24

TV Review: Doctor Who “Joy to the World” 2024 Christmas Special is More about Loneliness than Just your Everyday Time Lord

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Greig here, reporting for Stones of Erasmus! I’ve just caught the Doctor Who Christmas special, “Joy to the World,” now streaming on Disney+...
22.12.24

Book Review: The Gutenberg Elegies by Sven Birkerts

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Here lies a book review on the non-fiction tome The Gutenberg Elegies by Sven Birkerts.      I read the Gutenberg Elegies in 2006 back wh...
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