by Jesse Masinter | Jun 12, 2026 | Educational Writing, Post-Session Lessons
On Elder Care And “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” Thoughts From the Retirement Community (pt. 3) I always start my discussion sessions with a personal question that connects back to the story. In this session, I asked “What is something that has...
by Jesse Masinter | May 20, 2026 | Educational Writing, Post-Session Lessons
The Mathematics of Modern War Post-session thoughts on “EPICAC” by Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut’s short story “EPICAC” is about a supercomputer tasked with solving war problems, but its true passion is writing poetry. Near the beginning of...
by Jesse Masinter | May 13, 2026 | Post-Session Lessons
Reflections from the Retirement Home: “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant A Novel Exchanges Session Recounting – from 5/11 I began with the question: Can money buy happiness? “Well, I like candy, and money can buy that!” Anna replied, laughing. Point...
