Carie Juettner

Adventures in Subbing, Part 1: The Disadvantages of Not Knowing Anything

I’ve recently started substitute teaching. I taught seventh grade for thirteen years, and I currently work part time in an elementary school library, but subbing is a whole different ballgame. Schools are in desperate need of subs. When teachers get sick or have to stay home with a sick child or go out of townContinue reading “Adventures in Subbing, Part 1: The Disadvantages of Not Knowing Anything”

It’s October!

The air is getting cooler, and my yard is filled with pumpkins and creepy creatures, including Edward Broomhands, who’s new to the family. I have the theme song from The Blob stuck in my head, and all my smiley faces have fangs, and I’m happy, HAPPY, HAPPY because my favorite month is here! Last yearContinue reading “It’s October!”

10 Best Gifts to Give to Writers

[This post has *nothing* to do with the fact that my birthday is in one month. Nothing at all. Total coincidence.] If there’s a writer in your life, when gift-giving holidays arrive, you may find yourself scratching your head in bewilderment. What do I get for someone who spends their days hunched over a deskContinue reading “10 Best Gifts to Give to Writers”