After playing my daughter’s new Wii game, Smarty Pants, with her the last few days, I’ve realized I don’t feel as smart as I think I am. Where I’ve really found frustrating is the literature questions. After all, I’m an English teacher.  Every time I miss one of those blasted questions I want to scream (and I’m really glad my 7 year old is the only one to witness my ignorance). 

So my new February Resolution is to go back and reread a lot of the classics.  Many of them I have not read since I was in high school and forced to which means I did not retain much. I decided to start with one that I do remember enjoying, but I only remember the basic story line – The Scarlet Letter. I’ll come back after reading these (now by choice and for enjoyment) and let you know if I recommend them.