mary van milligen

Author of The Glimpse Gift

Poet/English Teacher

Person with umbrella

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  • “Thank U, Next” #teacher #amwriting #teaching

    Truly seeing and seizing the moment, I gleefully clicked the “end meeting for all” option at the end of 8th period on Wednesday.  If all the powers that be in our future remain calm, I completed my last Zoom and Room lesson. Was it similar to the slight heartache and bittersweet feeling you possess when…

  • Monotony, Friend or Foe? #amwriting #nationalpoetrymonth #poetry

    Monotony, I never invited you to hang. And frankly, we’re not meant to be acquaintances. What kind of friend makes you stand in front of the pantry eating snacks while looking for a more fulfilling snack?  Why did you convince me to subscribe to Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Apple TV? Compel my brain to feel like…

  • #amwriting #poetry #love #simplicity

    A Whatchamacallit a rectangular chocolate candy bar,  filled with delicious goodness of peanut flavored krispies and caramel. It’s savory and sugary combination enjoyable in each bite.  I do not purchase them often.  I do not want to spoil the specialness of this delightful delectable. Like a special heirloom of jewelry, I minimize how often I…

  • The school year may look strange like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but it will still be beautiful and a really great story. #amwriting #teaching #remotelearning #teachinginapandemic

    Traditionally, I would have had several back to school anxiety dreams of not finding my supplies or classroom or walking into a classroom where I have 80+students without desks or finding the building where I work completely renovated and everyone looking like a character from Mad Men.  None have arrived. My brain has no vacancies…

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