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Review from teacher

By Julia Schmeelk | December 2, 2017

Your visit was so meaningful! Evidently one student was scheduled to have a very special meeting to talk tech with someone in our building and turned them down to come to class. They didn’t want class to end (as you noticed). What you don’t know is what was next for them in the schedule. You…

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Weather changes and seasons

By Julia Schmeelk | December 1, 2017

Much like the seasons here on earth, on NewEarth the weather and seasons follow a pattern, but then the pattern is not always neat and clean. A frozen storm in the middle of fall can melt and leave a muddy dead autumn in its wake, or spring can arrive latter than expected. Summer can be…

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Fifth grade class

By Julia Schmeelk | December 1, 2017

I had a wonderful opportunity during the month of November to be part of a fifth grade groups adventure in writing their first novels. They did a spectacular job and oozed enthusiasm. What a great group of students in Kodiak, Alaska. The world is a better place for having such wonderful creative people as part…

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Different

By Julia Schmeelk | November 28, 2017

Having taught high school for so many years, I have a unique perspective on human nature and behavior, because teens often do not have the civilized veneer of most adults and they say what they think. That being said, the drive to conform, to be the same is hard wired into our instincts. Even when…

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Bentars And Others

By Julia Schmeelk | November 28, 2017

New art is being posted, so look at the glossary under NewEarth discussions to see some of the animals. It may surprise you how alike your image and mine are of the animals.

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Thanksgiving

By Julia Schmeelk | November 28, 2017

Over the last week I was visiting family and having a grand time so I didn’t do much blogging, but I ate a lot, so that should count for something. I am hoping that everyone had a wonderful holiday. For those who recently lost a family member, you have my heartfelt sympathy. Those first holidays…

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Thanksgiving

By Julia Schmeelk | November 21, 2017

My list today is shorter, but no less important. Modern medicine is a winner on my list from antihistamines to antibiotics, heart transplants and cures for cancer. I am a fan of medicine, healing and research.

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Thankful List

By Julia Schmeelk | November 19, 2017

At this time of Thanksgiving, like most Americans, I start making a list. I thought I would share a bit of it here as much of it is reflected in my stories. Hot and cold water in the house is always on the list. If you have ever had to pump and carry water and…

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NewEarth

By Julia Schmeelk | November 19, 2017

One of the best parts of creating a world is deciding what type of creatures to put in it. If you get a chance stop by the glossary and see some of the artwork associated with the names of my animals.

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Tea suggestion

By Julia Schmeelk | November 17, 2017

Orange juice is a great thing to add to black tea, it not only adds flavor and sweetness it enhances the flavors well if you add ginger and other spices. Of course fresh orange does the same, but the juice can be concentrated. On a cold night, add spiced rum.

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Tension

By Julia Schmeelk | November 17, 2017

Some of the tension in the books include circumstances vs characters, some are characters against self and in other instances it is the will of the planet vs the will of the character. I also have character against character tensions, but those tend to be short lived and more easily resolved. Which type of conflict…

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Jamie and Janie

By Julia Schmeelk | November 16, 2017

What do you think of these two characters? Are they bad influences, good influences? Should Kimmi keep her sons away from them? Should they be given another shot at respectability?

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