Two truths and a lie is an icebreaker game I played with my students at the beginning of every school year. Everyone takes a moment and writes three statements about themselves on a piece of paper. Two of the statements must be true, one must be a lie. Your partner reads your statements, and everyone tries to guess which is the lie.
Example:
1) I am a published author.
2) Vonnegut’s Slapstick is my favorite novel.
3) I am allergic to walnuts.
The great part about Two Truths and Lie is the chance that someone will surprise you.
I have also played this game with colleagues. Here’s a good one:
1) I have three kids.
2. I grew up in D.C.
3) I almost got killed hustling in a pool hall in Zagreb.
Gotcha. I actually grew up in Silver Spring.
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I don’t exactly know what I want this blog to be about. I think I will probably post some flash pieces, some interviews and reviews. There is so much writing out there, I always appreciate when someone can point me in the direction of something great.
I do eventually plan to draw on my experiences as an educator to inform some of what I write about. Even though I have left the teaching profession for the time being, educational equity is an issue that I care about very deeply. Once some time has passed, and I have gained some perspective on my five years as an educator, I will have a lot to write about.
In the meantime, I’ll be reading, maintaining this site, and of course, writing.
Here is what I’m reading now:
Alice Munro’s Runaway, Flash Fiction International, and Issue 92 of Glimmer Train.
For my next post, I will write about my experience seeking markets for my writing. I have been writing since high school, but didn’t start seeking publication in earnest until a year ago. I found myself feeling very intimidated and confused. As someone still trying to figure out the literary fiction market, I cannot offer much by way of wisdom, but hopefully my experience can inform and maybe even inspire at least one new writer to take the plunge.
1) I have never blogged before.
2) I grew up in NY.
3) I love ending with cliches.