The Blue Scream of Death Posted Jan-27-2007
Nit Wits #30: Blue Scream of Death
The flexible Gumby and Pokey figures on my desk are still smiling even after watching me experience the infamous "Blue screen of death" (a euphemism for a hard drive failure) on my computer last week. ...

English Journal Review Update Posted Jan-22-2007
Tools for Teachers
I've been granted permission by the National Council of Teachers of English to reproduce the excellent review of the Creativity Portal Web site that appears in the January 2007 issue of the English Journal. The entire review can now be read on the Creativity Portal news page. •

"A Couple of Bad Apples" Posted Jan-16-2007
Bad Seed Fruit Jokes
This is a true story that happened on the second day of my two-week Arizona trip while staying with my parents. ...

English Journal Recommends Creativity Portal
Posted Jan-14-2007
Opening the Door for Words at Play: Creativity-Portal.com
As the Creative Director and publisher of the Creativity Portal Web site for seven years, I am ecstatic about the latest piece of media attention that has come its way: a favorable review in the "Tools for Teaching" section of the January 2007 issue of the English Journal, a publication by the National Council of Teachers of English published by Colorado State University.

You can read more about the review in the News section on the Creativity Portal Web site. •

2006 & 2007 Arizona Travels Posted Jan-10-2007
19 Days in the Desert
An unusual twist of circumstances allowed me the opportunity to travel back to Arizona, USA, for two more weeks over the Christmas and New Year's holidays and retreat back into the wonders of the ARIDzona state. ...

Muse, Muce, Moos Posted January-8-2007
MUSE, PA, UPDATE: Thanks to another reader named Becky, I also learned that Muse, Pennsylvania is pronounced "Muce" by the locals, possibly due to the "western PA accent." Thank you, Becky! •

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