Topic 2: To continue topic 1, discuss how bad things going on in other countries affect us.
Well I wish I could answer this with more insight as to what's going on in other countries. I feel like I'm really in the dark with current affairs when it goes beyond what's going on with the death of Michael Jackson. I'm so buried in class work, working and trying to take care of a 10 year old and a 7 year old that I really don't have a lot of time to keep up.
I can tell you that I think we're silly to leave our troops in the middle east. I think we should have brought them home years ago. I feel like George W simply wanted to finish what his dad started. I feel like all of our efforts were devoted to Saddam; while Bin Laden, the real threat, is still out there. That just doesn't make much sense to me.
I think the country we should fear is China.. It appears to be the only country that would pose a threat to the US.
Wish I could give you more but I don't know much about foreign affairs.
Until next week,
Marcy B.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Where do our responsiblities end?
Topic 1: Around the world, as well as here at home, a lot of bad things are happening. What responsibility, if any, do we have toward things happening outside of our country? Our state? Our town? Our community? Our family? I guess a better way to ask is where does our responsibility end?
That's a pretty deep question with many answers. First I would have to say our responsibility as a country is very big considering the Roosevelt Corollary, which stated that the US would be the "police" of the western countries. We, in other words, volunteered to take on the burden's of many. Why, well I'm sure he had his reasons and knowing his reputations I'm sure they were sound reasons. The one thing that I struggle with is our involvement in the middle East.. Why in the world are we over there, STILL.... It's time that country stand up and take care of itself for a change. We have lost too many American soldiers over there. And for what... Who really cares what that country does just so long as they are a threat to us. I think we took care of that when they hung Saddam. Their focus should be on Bin Laden and not the government of Saudi Arabia.
BRING OUR SOLDIERS HOME....
Now I'll answer what I feel our responsibilities should be to our State, City and Community all in a one worded sentence.. Taxes. Isn't that enough. Granite I would be more inclined to do more for my community depending on how community is defined. If we're looking at helping the elderly by providing food or other necessities to ensure their well being, then the sky is the limit. That is the same with Families. I would not even considering putting restriction on my responsibilities when it comes to my family. My husband and two children are my world and there's no limit to what I would do for them in regards to keeping them safe and well taking care of.
Don't misunderstand me. I tell my children no all the time; but, it's on simple things. For example, my son will ask me to get up to get him something to drink so that he doesn't have to get up and do it himself. I think that's where my responsible ends... He can get his own glass of water. :-)
Til next time,
Marcy B
That's a pretty deep question with many answers. First I would have to say our responsibility as a country is very big considering the Roosevelt Corollary, which stated that the US would be the "police" of the western countries. We, in other words, volunteered to take on the burden's of many. Why, well I'm sure he had his reasons and knowing his reputations I'm sure they were sound reasons. The one thing that I struggle with is our involvement in the middle East.. Why in the world are we over there, STILL.... It's time that country stand up and take care of itself for a change. We have lost too many American soldiers over there. And for what... Who really cares what that country does just so long as they are a threat to us. I think we took care of that when they hung Saddam. Their focus should be on Bin Laden and not the government of Saudi Arabia.
BRING OUR SOLDIERS HOME....
Now I'll answer what I feel our responsibilities should be to our State, City and Community all in a one worded sentence.. Taxes. Isn't that enough. Granite I would be more inclined to do more for my community depending on how community is defined. If we're looking at helping the elderly by providing food or other necessities to ensure their well being, then the sky is the limit. That is the same with Families. I would not even considering putting restriction on my responsibilities when it comes to my family. My husband and two children are my world and there's no limit to what I would do for them in regards to keeping them safe and well taking care of.
Don't misunderstand me. I tell my children no all the time; but, it's on simple things. For example, my son will ask me to get up to get him something to drink so that he doesn't have to get up and do it himself. I think that's where my responsible ends... He can get his own glass of water. :-)
Til next time,
Marcy B
Sunday, June 28, 2009
School Gossip Take two...
Now, think again about the person you wrote about for topic 1. I want you to write about this person again - only this time, try to look at them a different way. Write about them as positively as you can. If you have an issue with them, try to see it from their point of view.
As I mentioned in my earlier post, this person is not all bad. In fact she's very likable. Maybe it's because she works to make those around her like her even if it comes at the expense of others.
She's quite funny. She's dresses nice. She comes across as a good mother. She always has her two children dressed really nice. She has a way of relating to people. I guess what I'm trying to say is she's a people person. This is the reason I like and dislike her. Had she not turned on me I'm quiet sure that I would still like and trust her. What she did to me; however, was uncalled for. I've never hurt her and I didn't appreciate her attacking me. The one thing that comforts me in regards to the relationship between the two of us is that I did get the promotion and she did not. I know that sounds mean but I never set out to hurt her. She did hurt me. I never tried to make her look bad. She did make me look bad to one of the teachers. I never tried to belittle her. I've always tried to promote her. It all boils down to the simple fact that I was a harder worker than she was. I was more reliable, I came to work each day. On time I might add. She was always late and I guess the guilt got to her because the lie she told on me was in regards to her being late. So I guess I could add that she does have a conscience to the list of good qualities.
Until next week,
Marcy
As I mentioned in my earlier post, this person is not all bad. In fact she's very likable. Maybe it's because she works to make those around her like her even if it comes at the expense of others.
She's quite funny. She's dresses nice. She comes across as a good mother. She always has her two children dressed really nice. She has a way of relating to people. I guess what I'm trying to say is she's a people person. This is the reason I like and dislike her. Had she not turned on me I'm quiet sure that I would still like and trust her. What she did to me; however, was uncalled for. I've never hurt her and I didn't appreciate her attacking me. The one thing that comforts me in regards to the relationship between the two of us is that I did get the promotion and she did not. I know that sounds mean but I never set out to hurt her. She did hurt me. I never tried to make her look bad. She did make me look bad to one of the teachers. I never tried to belittle her. I've always tried to promote her. It all boils down to the simple fact that I was a harder worker than she was. I was more reliable, I came to work each day. On time I might add. She was always late and I guess the guilt got to her because the lie she told on me was in regards to her being late. So I guess I could add that she does have a conscience to the list of good qualities.
Until next week,
Marcy
Monday, June 22, 2009
The School Gossip
Think about someone you dislike or who makes you angry. Write about that person in as much detail as you can. Remember that this is a public forum, so please watch your language. You may also choose to change the person's name.
The only person that comes to mind is a co-worker which will remain nameless for this blog. I will refer to her as the school gossip. This school gossip has a tendency to go from one person to another spreading gossip. She does this in attempt to make everyone like her. She feels that she can connect with one person by talking about another. She doesn't have regard for anyone other than herself. The worst part is she's a very likable person. She's funny and for the post part fun to be around. I just can't trust her. She has stabbed me in the back twice that I know of.
Once she put me down to one of the teachers at our school. The way I found out about her talking about me what very hurtful but funny in a way. We were outside at the end of the school day waiting for the student's to load vans to go home. I was sitting on the sidewalk with a group of 5th grade girls just talking to them when the teacher mentioned earlier came out to leave. She was leaving a little early so the school gossip yelled out to the teacher and asked her where she was going. The teacher said that she had to leave to go get ready for the PTO. She then said "Don't tell Braddy, She'll tell on me." The teacher did not realize I was siting there. The school gossip would not look at me. She was afraid to. Come to find out she was the one that told this particular teacher that I was a tattle tale. It hurt my feelings because I had never done anything to either of them. The school gossip did not like me because I was in line for a promotion. I was able to get the job that she wanted.
I'll comment more on Thursday
Regards,
Marcy the tattle tale.
The only person that comes to mind is a co-worker which will remain nameless for this blog. I will refer to her as the school gossip. This school gossip has a tendency to go from one person to another spreading gossip. She does this in attempt to make everyone like her. She feels that she can connect with one person by talking about another. She doesn't have regard for anyone other than herself. The worst part is she's a very likable person. She's funny and for the post part fun to be around. I just can't trust her. She has stabbed me in the back twice that I know of.
Once she put me down to one of the teachers at our school. The way I found out about her talking about me what very hurtful but funny in a way. We were outside at the end of the school day waiting for the student's to load vans to go home. I was sitting on the sidewalk with a group of 5th grade girls just talking to them when the teacher mentioned earlier came out to leave. She was leaving a little early so the school gossip yelled out to the teacher and asked her where she was going. The teacher said that she had to leave to go get ready for the PTO. She then said "Don't tell Braddy, She'll tell on me." The teacher did not realize I was siting there. The school gossip would not look at me. She was afraid to. Come to find out she was the one that told this particular teacher that I was a tattle tale. It hurt my feelings because I had never done anything to either of them. The school gossip did not like me because I was in line for a promotion. I was able to get the job that she wanted.
I'll comment more on Thursday
Regards,
Marcy the tattle tale.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Funniest thing in public
Describe the funniest thing you ever saw in public.
Just a couple of weeks ago my family and I were on vacation in Destin Fl. We decided to take a late afternoon swim in the pool. We were staying in a privately owned condo which was adjacent to other condos. While at the pool I looked up to see a little boy around the age of two or three standing on the balcony. The funny part is that the little boy did not have on any clothes. He was yelling down at my daughter that is 7 and asked her if she wanted to come over to watch Spider man. She looked at me and said momma that naked boy is asking me to come to his room. That was so funny. It was around this time that his parents realized that he did not have on any clothes so his mom came running out with a towel and grabs him up and they hurry into their room. We did not see that family anymore for the remainder of the trip.
Thank you,
Marcy
Just a couple of weeks ago my family and I were on vacation in Destin Fl. We decided to take a late afternoon swim in the pool. We were staying in a privately owned condo which was adjacent to other condos. While at the pool I looked up to see a little boy around the age of two or three standing on the balcony. The funny part is that the little boy did not have on any clothes. He was yelling down at my daughter that is 7 and asked her if she wanted to come over to watch Spider man. She looked at me and said momma that naked boy is asking me to come to his room. That was so funny. It was around this time that his parents realized that he did not have on any clothes so his mom came running out with a towel and grabs him up and they hurry into their room. We did not see that family anymore for the remainder of the trip.
Thank you,
Marcy
What captures your Attention Week 3 Topic 1
A successful personal narrative relies on grabbing the reader's attention and making them invested somehow in what's going on, even if it's not happening to them. When you read a story about someone else's experiences, what draws you in, or makes you interested in it?
One thing that captures my attention when I'm reading a personal narrative is the similarities between myself and the person that I'm reading about. It's always nice to have things in common with other people. I also like to read about success stories. I like to see people promote themselves. It's very encouraging to read about how someone found success. It's even better when that person decides to share their secrets.
I tend to like experiences that I can relate to. I don't care to read about things that I know very little about. For example, I'm not going to find an article explaining how to rebuild an engine very exciting. Where as I would love to read about interior decorating. I think the key to capturing other people's interest is to keep the content on an upbeat and make it a point to try to put things in the readers perspective.
Regards,
Marcy Braddy
One thing that captures my attention when I'm reading a personal narrative is the similarities between myself and the person that I'm reading about. It's always nice to have things in common with other people. I also like to read about success stories. I like to see people promote themselves. It's very encouraging to read about how someone found success. It's even better when that person decides to share their secrets.
I tend to like experiences that I can relate to. I don't care to read about things that I know very little about. For example, I'm not going to find an article explaining how to rebuild an engine very exciting. Where as I would love to read about interior decorating. I think the key to capturing other people's interest is to keep the content on an upbeat and make it a point to try to put things in the readers perspective.
Regards,
Marcy Braddy
Monday, June 8, 2009
TV shows and Movies, Literature or not?
Drama is more closely related to media (such as TV shows and movies) than the other literary forms we've studied. Would you characterize TV shows and movies as literature? Why or why not?
I would definitely define TV shows and movies as literature. Anything that tells a story can be considered literature. The drama in TV shows and movies can be considered one of the elements in the literature. Drama is one of the main aspects that draws the viewer attention to the show. It builds the suspense that hold the audience interest.
Drama could be a number of different things. It could be the suspense of a murder mystery or a simple argument between a couple on one of the soaps. The way the drama plays out is what is considered the art of the literature. The way a writer portrays the drama changes with each story making each story unique.
I notice a lot of drama in novels as well as TV shows and movies. One would not argue that a novel is a form of literature therefore a TV show and movie would also be place in this same category.
I would definitely define TV shows and movies as literature. Anything that tells a story can be considered literature. The drama in TV shows and movies can be considered one of the elements in the literature. Drama is one of the main aspects that draws the viewer attention to the show. It builds the suspense that hold the audience interest.
Drama could be a number of different things. It could be the suspense of a murder mystery or a simple argument between a couple on one of the soaps. The way the drama plays out is what is considered the art of the literature. The way a writer portrays the drama changes with each story making each story unique.
I notice a lot of drama in novels as well as TV shows and movies. One would not argue that a novel is a form of literature therefore a TV show and movie would also be place in this same category.
Literary elements
This week we're studying the different elements that work together to create a literary work. Has this helped you to understand and appreciate literature more or less? Discuss
I would have to say that the elements help put together the total picture. In other words it helps me understand and appreciate the literature a great deal more. The elements allow you descriptions of characters so that you can form a mental picture of what the author imagined the character to look like, act like or how that character may feel. Without descriptive elements one may be left wondering what's actually going on in the story. The elements can make or break the story. They help the reader relate to the story and the characters within the story.
Another aspect that elements bring to a story is the distinctive way the author writes. For example, I'm a HUGE fan of Lori Wick. I've read every book she has ever written. I just love the way she builds her stories. All of her stories begin with a single person facing difficult things from having no family to being stalked by someone that wants to harm them. The stories end with the problem resolved and the single person with the perfect mate for them. She tends to mix romance with drama. I know how she writes and enjoy her stories so I look for new releases from her.
I would have to say that the elements help put together the total picture. In other words it helps me understand and appreciate the literature a great deal more. The elements allow you descriptions of characters so that you can form a mental picture of what the author imagined the character to look like, act like or how that character may feel. Without descriptive elements one may be left wondering what's actually going on in the story. The elements can make or break the story. They help the reader relate to the story and the characters within the story.
Another aspect that elements bring to a story is the distinctive way the author writes. For example, I'm a HUGE fan of Lori Wick. I've read every book she has ever written. I just love the way she builds her stories. All of her stories begin with a single person facing difficult things from having no family to being stalked by someone that wants to harm them. The stories end with the problem resolved and the single person with the perfect mate for them. She tends to mix romance with drama. I know how she writes and enjoy her stories so I look for new releases from her.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Introduction
Dear Classmate,
I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Marcy Braddy. I’m a non-traditional student. This July I’ll turn 35. I’ve been married for 13 ½ years. My husband and I have two wonderful children, one son, Tyler (10) and one daughter, Emma (7). We live in Vidalia GA.
My short term goal is to finish my associates within the next two semesters here at EGC. My long term goal is to complete my bachelors at GSU in Teaching. I would love to become a high school History Teacher. Currently I work in a school system as an administration assistant.
My hobbies consist of spending time with my family, going to the beach, reading and shopping.
I look forward to this class and getting to know each of you.
Sincerely, Marcy Braddy
I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Marcy Braddy. I’m a non-traditional student. This July I’ll turn 35. I’ve been married for 13 ½ years. My husband and I have two wonderful children, one son, Tyler (10) and one daughter, Emma (7). We live in Vidalia GA.
My short term goal is to finish my associates within the next two semesters here at EGC. My long term goal is to complete my bachelors at GSU in Teaching. I would love to become a high school History Teacher. Currently I work in a school system as an administration assistant.
My hobbies consist of spending time with my family, going to the beach, reading and shopping.
I look forward to this class and getting to know each of you.
Sincerely, Marcy Braddy
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