I hope this blog post finds you well

Why a blog? It’s not 2003 anymore. No one blogs. Yet here I am. Why?

1. I am a writer. (iykyk)

2. A lot of what I do at my job involves working with teachers to strengthen writing instruction. You can’t teach writing without writing yourself.

3. I take notes on paper and keep a paper planner, but when I want to write something more extensive and meaningful, I need an audience. Even though no one will actually read this, a blog provides a potential for an audience, and that makes me a more engaged and willing writer.

4. In 2023, I’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and major depressive disorder. I want to write about these things because I think it will help me deal with them in a more productive fashion.