MrvescoviIn San Francisco, adults are afraid to offend, while teens seem trained to be offended.After five years, I’m leaving San Francisco, having fulfilled my mission of helping my elderly parents at the end of their lives. As I…4 min read·Jul 9, 2023----
MrvescoviRADICAL EDITINGShort story going nowhere? Change the protagonist’s gender.5 min read·May 29, 2023----
MrvescoviBeware the Micro-aggressionWhen I first heard about micro-aggressions, I was puzzled. The definition made sense — indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination…4 min read·Oct 21, 2022----
MrvescoviNovels vs. Short StoriesAs a teacher, I’m amazed at the number of students who think a short story is a shorter form of the novel. This misunderstanding is also…2 min read·Oct 21, 2022----
MrvescoviYes, don’t say trans — for nowIf you’ve ever stood in front of a vending machine, waiting for a five-year-old to choose between pretzels, a fruit chew, or Cheetos —…3 min read·May 23, 2022----
MrvescoviHate poetry? Here’s why some folks don’t.Every semester, I must convince two thirds of my high school students that poetry is worth reading. First, we cover the most common…3 min read·Dec 5, 2020----
MrvescoviBaffled by short fiction? Read thisThe most common reaction among high school students at the end of a short story is, “Huh? I don’t get it!”4 min read·Dec 4, 2020----
MrvescoviAll the News that Fuels Your WorryIf news coverage of COVID-19 is getting you down, read on…2 min read·Mar 31, 2020----