23 years ago today, Avril Lavigne released “Sk8er Boi.”

It sure is! The “text” includes every aspect of its medium: the actress they chose, the camera work, the wardrobe, the voice, the lines, and the context. 1st-year composition students get that; why can’t you?

It’ll be no surprise that I let them go early today lol

Had the mid-morning joy of informing my undergrads about Tr*mp’s attacks on DEI in academia….which would include the very programming that puts them in the classroom with me 😅

A biiiiig stretch in 4 parts

Inaugural scream into the void: AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH