Looking Forward, an Introduction

I am not one for introductions or farewells but I probably should let you know that I am here, right?

You may have seen my name around b5media and around the blogosphere a tad…most of the time I go by “pickel”, as it is a little less revealing than my full name (and that is a doozy).

I write at several different places already and I am really excited to be on board here because my background is actually in literature. My parenting background is in adoption and special needs so I write at A Child Chosen, Discussing Autism, and my own blog, My Two Boys. I also write at Chicago Moms Blog because I’m a Windy City girl at heart.

My literature background began way before college (I was a flashlight reader) but I did major in education with a BA in secondary ed. My concentration was English, Speech, Journalism and Drama (University of Dayton, Ohio). After teaching in Illinois for three years my husband and I moved to Michigan where I began teaching Middle School (yes, I was crazy but I loved it). I also earned my Master’s Degree in Reading and Language Arts with a concentration in Young Adult Literature and Children’s Literature  (Oakland University).

So, not only do I know quite a bit about parenting an adopted special needs child…I also know my books. Get ready for some reading adventures!

Because of our backgrounds Mary Emma and I are a bit different in what we want to bring readers. However, we think this just might be okay…

This is what I have brainstormed for my posting schedule so far. What do you all think about this? Most often I post more than this but I really like to stick to a plan if I can. If you look at A Child Chosen I try (key word try) to stick to a plan.

Monday: Multicultural or Misc?
Tuesday: Teen Book Day
Wednesday: Word of the Week
Thursday: Things to do for readers
Friday: My Favorite Books
Saturday: Silly Saturday
Sunday: Award Winners

Please comment and give feedback, as I would love to get to know what you, my readers, really want.  And, check out my other sites to get to know more about me and my family!

Hope to hear from you ALL soon!

Marcie, aka “pickel”

Photo by Marcie’s mother.