Good Save

In my trips to China with my Qi Gong master, I’ve been able to visit places even many Chinese have … More

Example

“So, I read your papers,” said Mr. Yang. “How many times do I have to tell you, folks, never to … More

InSignificance

On the board it says in gigantic letters:Save — Do Not Erase!double underlined, a mathematical equationsurrounded by a huge protective square,so … More

Nightmare 101

Welcome, students, before we get started,I’d like to get to know a little about you.There’s an index card on your … More

After All

I teach composition at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.I choose to spend as little time in my office as … More

Mind Your Frickin Manners

Lots of times you don’t know if it’s a joke with Dave or not. If you survey all us folks … More

Tell Me a Story About

So you’re sitting in a room with a blank piece of paper or a blank screen in front of you. … More