by SMThornton | Feb 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Brenda Drake’s First Line Blogfest is going on now- there’s over 125 entries! Here’s mine!My life began the night my father died.
by SMThornton | Feb 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
There are more threats to Egypt’s archaeological treasures as the situation in Cairo deteriorates. The Egyptian Museum is adjacent to Tahrir Square, the hot spot for the protests- it’s the coral colored building you’ll see in many news broadcasts....
by SMThornton | Feb 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.- Andrew Carnegie I have lofty goals for myself- be a great wife, mother, teacher, and writer. My passions for travel and painting also occupy my thoughts,...
by SMThornton | Jan 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
Writing is hard. (Just ask my students.) But have no fear, Michelle McLean is here!(I want to get her a superhero cape!) Michelle has dropped in today to answer a few questions about her new book, Homework Helpers: Essays & Term Papers. 1. What was your...
by SMThornton | Jan 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
The History Blog has another update on the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The two mummies destroyed are only described as Pharaonic which hopefully refers the pre-Greco-Roman time period. It’s tragic that any mummies have been destroyed, but I sincerely hope the...
by SMThornton | Jan 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’ve been glued to the news coming out of Egypt the past few days. This afternoon I wondered about the safety of the 5,000+ years of archaeological treasures housed in Cairo- Tut’s death mask, Hatshepsut’s mummy, and the rest of the trove housed in...
