Hello,

Finally, I am here to say I am writing my first blog entry ever! Technology is amazing, but intimidating! Here's proof that if I can do this, anyone can.

On May 30th, we all came together for our final Saturday session. After getting reacquainted with everyone through a riddle activity, we were treated to our first presentation by a 2009 CAWPer. Catherine Wiggs was a brave soul to present on her first day with us. She led us in an essay writing exercise and discussed the importance of peer groups. Great job, Catherine!

We learned that we will be spying on someone and producing a piece of writing to be given to our "spyee" (yes, I made that up) at the end of our time together. Taking notes is encouraged!

We got our peer group assignments and protocol for responding in peer groups and then practiced as we shared our writing autobiographies. In my group, we learned how emotional sharing writing can be. It's one thing to put words on paper, but quite another to put voice to them. Listening to Margaret's words took my breath away.

We were given group topics to address in our online forum this month. I've struggled to find the time, but it seems I'm not alone in that department! I'm off to the beach and taking my notebook and laptop with me...

Happy writing to you all!