Author Archives: Mrs Odie

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Friendly Pedant; Humble Genius

Lessons in literature and life

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Mrs Odie

Yesterday, my students were reading a short story about a teenage girl working a summer job where she has to supervise a mentally disabled man as part of her duties.  The girl thinks that it is, like, a total bummer, … Continue reading →

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Drama-rama

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Mrs Odie

I have a propensity for drama.  I get it from my mother’s side of the family.  Those old hens were never happy unless they were fighting among themselves or tearing someone else to shreds.  I used to have a best friend who … Continue reading →

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