C.A. Sanders's Blog, page 27

Tutoring

I would like to start tutoring students again.

Right now I’m a floating teacher and TA for BOCES (the NY alternative program for special needs and learning challenges), but I feel like I don’t do enough there. I’m far more effective teaching one-on-one as opposed to a large class. If you know me, you’d know that I’m a very mellow guy and seem to have a way with kids, especially when they’re frustrated with something.

Further more, a lot of my assignments are for students with MR or severe Aut...

Mondays Suck

I’m about to plagiarize Garfield: I hate Mondays.

Here’s my hatred in gif form:

Mondays should come with margaritas.

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Love you all. Hope your Monday doesn’t suck.

True Colors

I’m different, and I know that a lot of my readers are the same way. Maybe you had a rough time in school: didn’t fit in, were bullied, or just ignored like a shadow on the wall. I know that many of my followers are LGBT. Although I suffered the weirdness of being…well…me, I can’t even imagine what it must be like for them. Imagine your entire identity as contrary to the harsh rules of teen society, where any deviation got you torn to shreds physically or emotionally.

There’s never been anyth...

A Clarification on Free Speech

I’m trying to avoid being political here, but I keep seeing people raging on social media and then getting butthurt when they get banned from a community or unfriended, etc. I think this cartoon explains it best:

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. If you say shitty things, expect shitty things back at you. Instead, try expressing your views in a polite, thoughtful manner. The adage “never discuss politics or religion in polite company” is great advice. Just remember: The Intern...

Update Update Update…Update

If you couldn’t tell from the title, this is an update. A bunch of cool writing stuff happened in the past few days.

My short story “Skully” is now in the anthologyTwisted Tales: 15 Literary Lies and Epic Yarns, published by Readers Circle of Avenue Park I’m in very talented and established company here, and I’m tickled magenta…which is even more tickled than pink.

You can buy it on Amazon for $2.99, or you can get it for FREE by joining their mailing list here

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I will be attending the Writ...

Better Writing Through Fan Fiction

Here’s an article I wrote about the legitimacy of fan fiction and how it will make you a better writer. Read it, don’t read it, whatever…no, read it :P

It might seem a little strange that I’m a proponent of fan-fiction. Aren’t professional writers supposed to look down on it? It’s amateurish, right? It’s derivative and unor…

Source: Better Writing Through Fan Fiction

Just Playing Around

I swear that I’m going to write a real blog post or article today, but I’m waiting for my coffee to brew and can’t think yet.

I must overcome this with silliness:

No…that’s not working. How about this:

Although I love that meme so much that I made it into a tag card, it’s still not waking me up. Let’s try again:

There were go. If there was ever a gif that described my life, it would be that one. Thank you for your sacrifice, Poofy Dog.

Because Computers Hate Me

Man, I can’t catch a break with my computer…or rather, my computer insists on breaking.

One of the hinges is coming loose. It would cost 200 bucks to fix.

I swear, why do I even bother?

Words Fail Me

And now to completely ruin your day…and possibly baked goods.

It kinda reminds me of Hedonism Bot from Futurama.

Anyway, just wanted to share.

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Grouchy

I’ve had a headache since last night. I’m pretty sure it’s not a tumor, so you don’t need to start with the Kindergarten Cop jokes (I would’ve gone there too).

This is how I feel:

So if you see me, make sure you’re not in a bag. BTW, I love how that tan and white cat doesn’t care. Cats, man…freakin’ cats.