“It takes courage to endeavor
anything that involves trial
and error, and writing is no
exception.”
to experiment with imagery, plot twists, dialogue, motives,
paradoxes, themes, and truths he has encountered in his
explorations of literature.
This summer I was reminded that being “all that we can
be” means taking chances, opening our eyes to the wonders
of the world, and exercising our imaginations in the work
that we do. More than I could have anticipated, my study
abroad has renewed the energy and passion for learning
that makes each day in the classroom a true adventure—for
students and teachers alike. M
Catherine Milligan teaches Seventh Grade English at Saint
David’s School.
Around Oxford, The Bridge of Sighs
Catherine Milligan, second row, far left, with her “Adventures in Creative Writing” cohort at Oxford.
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