Category Archives: change

Changes and Why I Hate Them

Posted on February 7, 2017 by jrizzotto0808

You’ve heard people say, “I don’t like surprises” and that’s not what I mean when I say I hate changes. If you want to secretly invite all my friends and throw me a surprise birthday party, I would love it, … Continue reading →

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On being published, and how it changed my life

Posted on January 11, 2017 by jrizzotto0808

Two years ago, I got sick and tired of my pathetic longing to publish my novel. My book project was only one year into the revised drafts, and I felt like time was running out. Let’s face it –I’m not … Continue reading →

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January Reset Button

Posted on January 4, 2017 by jrizzotto0808

  I only have a few more days of winter break to procrastinate about my novel revisions before I return to school. With the New Year comes the reset button, the chance to make this year different than the previous. … Continue reading →

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A Teacher’s Lament to Change

Posted on September 13, 2016 by jrizzotto0808

    Seasons change, our classes change, our priorities change, our attitudes change. Change has been both a friend and enemy to me. The same elements of my teaching career that energize me—new classes, new curriculum, new teaching strategies, new … Continue reading →

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