Thursday, February 24, 2011
What's Acceptable?
I don't think there is ONE right way to be, and that if the other person is comfortable with it, it's probably ok. They have always said that religion and politics are not good topics to talk about at the dinner table. However, I think it's interesting to hear what other people think and believe as long as they are comfortable with it and the conversation stays easy going, it's no big deal.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Derogatory
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/derogatory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvdxsF-Tlj4
Saying something to degrade a person or thing.
Just be nice article
Carter, Stephen L. "Just Be Nice." The Norton Field Guide to Writing. By Richard H. Bullock. New York: W.W. Norton &, 2009. 671-75. Print.
In Stephin L. Carter's article, "Just Be Nice", he states how the younger generation uses the rights act to act inappropriately. Using slang and wearing baggy pants is an example of how they try to show their 'rights'. He feels that they have lost their manners and respect for the individual. I would have to agree with him to some extent. I think he is correct in saying that we have become lazy with our words and use rights as an excuse to be crude and rude. We do have a choice, but it's what we do with that choice that matters.
In Stephin L. Carter's article, "Just Be Nice", he states how the younger generation uses the rights act to act inappropriately. Using slang and wearing baggy pants is an example of how they try to show their 'rights'. He feels that they have lost their manners and respect for the individual. I would have to agree with him to some extent. I think he is correct in saying that we have become lazy with our words and use rights as an excuse to be crude and rude. We do have a choice, but it's what we do with that choice that matters.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
25 Things You Don't Know About Me
1. I love the color red.
2. I am highly allergic to 80% of everything. I have to carry an Epi pin around with me and give myself shots every Thursday.
3. I am afraid of heights.
4. I love to run.
5. I'm not ashamed to say that I like reading the Twilight Series.
6. I love the outdoors.
7. I like fried pickles.
8. I want to travel the world someday.
9. I love to read a good book on a rainy day.
10. I don't like watermelon, but I love the chapstick.
11. I like to cross stitch,although I'm not very good at it.
12. I like to watch French Films, the edited version. I think it would be awesome to learn French someday.
13. I was a ballerina for 5 years growing up, and decided to quit because I didn't want to wear makeup. I really regret that now.
14. If I could get away with eating desert everyday, I would.
15. I love fried ice-cream.
16. I don't understand the big deal with silly bands. I think they are a waste of money.
17. I am a Spring and Fall girl, I don't like the Winter.
18. I don't understand the purpose of mosquitos. I think our world would be better off without them.
19. I have known my husband since I was 15.
20. English has always been the hardest subject for me.
21. I know some people don't like their name, but I like the name my parents gave me.
22. My great grandmother was a tarrot card reader at night, and a stay at home mom during the day. For some reason, I find that interesting.
23. My first year of college I changed my major 5 times.
24. I'm a great mom!
25. This assignment took me longer than I thought it would.
2. I am highly allergic to 80% of everything. I have to carry an Epi pin around with me and give myself shots every Thursday.
3. I am afraid of heights.
4. I love to run.
5. I'm not ashamed to say that I like reading the Twilight Series.
6. I love the outdoors.
7. I like fried pickles.
8. I want to travel the world someday.
9. I love to read a good book on a rainy day.
10. I don't like watermelon, but I love the chapstick.
11. I like to cross stitch,although I'm not very good at it.
12. I like to watch French Films, the edited version. I think it would be awesome to learn French someday.
13. I was a ballerina for 5 years growing up, and decided to quit because I didn't want to wear makeup. I really regret that now.
14. If I could get away with eating desert everyday, I would.
15. I love fried ice-cream.
16. I don't understand the big deal with silly bands. I think they are a waste of money.
17. I am a Spring and Fall girl, I don't like the Winter.
18. I don't understand the purpose of mosquitos. I think our world would be better off without them.
19. I have known my husband since I was 15.
20. English has always been the hardest subject for me.
21. I know some people don't like their name, but I like the name my parents gave me.
22. My great grandmother was a tarrot card reader at night, and a stay at home mom during the day. For some reason, I find that interesting.
23. My first year of college I changed my major 5 times.
24. I'm a great mom!
25. This assignment took me longer than I thought it would.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Annotated Bibliography
Dixon, Greg. "Managing Distractions." Clear and Concise. Blogspot, 14 Jan. 2011. Web. 15 Feb. 2011.
There is a time and a place for everything. It’s not technology that distracts us, it’s ourselves. We can only put so much attention on one thing at a time and when we are doing something else in class lecture we are not putting our full attention on the topics.
Dixon, Greg. "Expectations." Clear and Concise. Blogspot, 21 Dec. 2010. Web. 15 Feb. 2011..
Classroom attendance is mandatory. All work will be typed out. If you don’t have access to a computer you can use the computer lab or writing center. Work will be done and on time, there are no excuses. It’s your responsibility to get it done and on time.
There is a time and a place for everything. It’s not technology that distracts us, it’s ourselves. We can only put so much attention on one thing at a time and when we are doing something else in class lecture we are not putting our full attention on the topics.
Dixon, Greg. "Expectations." Clear and Concise. Blogspot, 21 Dec. 2010. Web. 15 Feb. 2011.
Classroom attendance is mandatory. All work will be typed out. If you don’t have access to a computer you can use the computer lab or writing center. Work will be done and on time, there are no excuses. It’s your responsibility to get it done and on time.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Free Write Literacy
In Ancient Egypt they used hieroglyphics to write about their history and beliefs. We now have this information today through archaeological studies. Without this type of information we would not have a knowledge of their culture. This is a form of literacy. As we discussed in class, literacy can come in many different forms. All are equally important. Without it we would be a lost civilization. Throughout history, literacy has proven to be important. We use it to learn from our forefathers mistakes and create a better future for our youth. What would our world look like today without literacy? Literacy is everywhere, it's in our banking system, our work, our educational system, our government and even in our art. It is our way of communication. Without literacy, we wouldn't have a stable and organized structure to our culture. Our world would 'literally' fall apart. :)
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