Dear Jonathan Martin, I met you last summer, in Charlotte, at a book signing. I brought with me my husband and my copy of Prototype, so I could show you all the ways I talked back to you as I read because I felt so energized by someone who valued the words of Annie…
Nevertheless
We were reading The Scarlet Letter just as I have done in my 11th grade classes for 20 years now. Maybe at the point of recognition, we were actually discussing chapters 5 - 7 in anticipation of reading chapter 8 together. I always read chapter 8 with them because I love it.…
My First Step on the Appalachian Trail – Part 2
My First Step on the Appalachian Trail by Kristie Camp Part 2: Foot Paths As I put on my REI hiking shoes and socks, I saw two men emerge from the trail and cross the highway, over into our parking lot. "There are some hikers now!" I whispered to Marc as if I were…
Framers’ Intent and Compromise
Framers’ Intent and Compromise Kristie Camp By now, everyone who knows me well knows that I have become obsessed with Alexander Hamilton as a result of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway hit musical Hamilton. Yet, those who really know me also know that I have been enamored with the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers forever.…
Kristie Camp 