Good evening beings of the earth, space, and beyond! Pretty much anything with a computer! Alright, so I just read this crazy site that talks about the Jim Crow Laws! These laws are insane, I cannot believe that people actually abided by them, and some thought they were completely righteous. Personally, I know these laws are unbelievable and I question the sanity of anyone who willingly agreed and liked these laws. Segregation on the basis of skin color is inhumane. Honestly, this is pretty much as intelligent as segregating people based on the size of their feet. It is not like someone chooses to have huge feet or small feet! They just have to live with it, they can try and hide it by wearing shoes that either make their feet look bigger or smaller but it does not hide the fact that they have the six feet that they do.
The entire issue of racism makes my brain hurt. I do not understand why people make such a big deal about different colored skin. I wish we were all colorblind and could see past the difference. Honestly, there is no bigger difference between a black and a white person compared to a white and a white person. I seriously think everyone needs to stop being judgemental and take people how they are and love them for them, no matter what the color of their skin is.
I wonder what the average white person thought of these laws back in the 50"s and 60's. Did they think they were as outrageous as I do now? I guess back then racism was the norm, especially in the South, but still I think more white people should have stood up for others who were being discriminated against. All of these writers of the Jim Crow Laws need to get their heads out of their butts because they are not all that. Their idea of "white supremacy" should have ended way before slavery began, yet it didn't. That's why all of this happened because stupid white people have high egos. They ran out the Native Americans, then took Africans from their homelands, all because they thought they had a right because they were white. Well I have news for them, they should never have had that right because no one should ever think they are better than another person because of their race. That is as foolish as saying that I am better than anyone with blonde hair because I am a brunette and brunettes are better because they are. It is a logical fallacy!!!!!!!! AHH all of the arguments for the Jim Crow Laws are faulty! Their arguments use logical fallacies like arguments from authority and non-sequiturs. Their only real reason for these laws are that whites are better than people of color! That is completely outrageous! I want to know what people in the 50's and 60's were on because their reasoning is unbelievable.
One of the Jim Crow Laws states that it is unlawful for white children to exchange books with negro children. Honestly?? What could possibly happen by sharing books. NO. The white children will not catch any deadly disease from the negro children. There is nothing wrong with the negro children. They are as good if not better than any white children. If the black people of the South were never given a chance. Maybe they would have become equal a lot sooner, instead of being held back from a chance at equality by these pathetic laws.
The problem of racism still occurs today! I mean, not to this great of an extent, but discrimination still occurs. This needs to stop! Only you can help! haha I seem like a commercial to enlist in the army or something like that!! But seriously, stop any racism you see do not be a bystander because that is just as bad is being a bully. Well I am about to sign off for the night! I need to wake up at 6 am for a tournament! Wish me luck!! :) I will possibly tell you all how it goes if we do well! Stay classy!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Tomato: Fruit or vegetable?
GOOD MORNING!! As I was reading these short stories assigned by Mrs. Cardona I actually realized what she was talking about in class about what makes a short story readable. The stories were concise, yet detailed and really gave the reader a solid picture in their head of what was going on during the occasion that they think spurted their writing. Each writer started off their short story with a different kind of opening line that caught the reader's eye (or at least mine, I assume other people are like me).
Pat Conroy's story was the most intense, about how his family's issues sparked his love of writing. His essay even started off with details about his father that made me believe he was a tough and unapproachable man. Conroy begins, "My father, a Marine Corps fighter pilot, 220 pounds, six-two, a blunt instrument, a semiautomatic assault weapon." After reading this sentence, I immediately am itching to read more. I want to understand why Conroy chose those adjectives to describe his father instead of ones that deal with his personality alone. As i read on, I realized Conroy chose those exact words to paint a picture in our head of the strong, unapproachable man that was his father. Conroy's father's demeanor helps us to understand what is going on when his parents are fighting- a match to the death. When his parents fought, everyone close to his father was afraid for their life. Conroy explained when talking about his parents' marriage, "this was (a) martial art." As i read this line i gathered this picture in my mind that wouldn't leave. This gigantic, tough man all dressed up in a black ninja outfit with only his eyes in view and this redneck woman with one tooth knocked out dressed in a white karate robe with a black belt attacking each other. Both of them have their share of karate chops and roundhouse kicks. Everything is in slow motion, just like in the movies. Both are fighting for the win.
Everything that Conroy said caused me to think twice about what I wrote about. My essay was so uneventful and boring! I know that I don't have family problems like Conroy did, but I am sure that I can make a new essay that is just as interesting if I think more about miniscule details then the big picture. If i focus on one specific occasion that caused me to write, I will be more inclined to catch the reader's attention. The most important item that I need to focus on is a catchy intro because that is where the reader decides if he/she is going to read on or stop mid sentence because they think what is to come cannot get any worse then it already is. In the week to come, besides working on my paper as a whole, I am going to work on catchy intros. Wish me luck because I will need it! :)
Okay so I am more then halfway through with this blog and I still cannot think of a title. As I was reading these short stories the only thing that I thought could have made these short stories better was a title. Will Kennedy had named the short story that this short story was talking about, "Eggs." I thought that this was a very interesting title. I didn't realize at the time that the short story was ctually about eggs, I thought eggs was a metaphor something more meaningful. When it wasn't, at first, I thought that it was crazy that he could write a whole short story about a guy whpop goes and eats eggs. Then I realized that you could actually make an interesting story about eggs if you know how to write it with enough detail. I mean there is so many types of eggs; they can be scrambled, sunny-side-up, omeletes, hard boiled eggs, fried, eggs benedict, and my personal favorite green eggs (and ham.) I don't think I would ever and try and get it published in a magazine, yet it would be interesting to find people I know to read that story.
So back to talking about titles. They are really suppose to grab the reader's attention and make them want to read and listen to what you have to say. At the same time, they cannot be a lie, which narrows down my possibilities. I probably should not name this something that is totally unrelated to what I am writing either because that gives the reader false hope. I could probably name this tomatoes: are they a fruit or a vegetable? I mean, I am talking about tomatoes now so ha (it isn't a complete lie)! As long as the reader keeps reading until here they are good to go and can understand my title. This argument is an interesting one, so I looked it up just a few minutes ago and here is what google gave me. Oxford is a highly recognized college so I would go with their answer :) http://oxforddictionaries.com/page/tomatofruitveg In case you don't want to go all the way to that website because you are lazy it pretty much says that scientifically speaking tomato is a FRUIT, yet it is a VEGETABLE in terms of cooking!! :)
That's all I have to say about tomatoes besides they are delicious in tacos, salads and sauce. So talk to you all later! PEACE OUT!! Have an incredible day!!!
Pat Conroy's story was the most intense, about how his family's issues sparked his love of writing. His essay even started off with details about his father that made me believe he was a tough and unapproachable man. Conroy begins, "My father, a Marine Corps fighter pilot, 220 pounds, six-two, a blunt instrument, a semiautomatic assault weapon." After reading this sentence, I immediately am itching to read more. I want to understand why Conroy chose those adjectives to describe his father instead of ones that deal with his personality alone. As i read on, I realized Conroy chose those exact words to paint a picture in our head of the strong, unapproachable man that was his father. Conroy's father's demeanor helps us to understand what is going on when his parents are fighting- a match to the death. When his parents fought, everyone close to his father was afraid for their life. Conroy explained when talking about his parents' marriage, "this was (a) martial art." As i read this line i gathered this picture in my mind that wouldn't leave. This gigantic, tough man all dressed up in a black ninja outfit with only his eyes in view and this redneck woman with one tooth knocked out dressed in a white karate robe with a black belt attacking each other. Both of them have their share of karate chops and roundhouse kicks. Everything is in slow motion, just like in the movies. Both are fighting for the win.
Everything that Conroy said caused me to think twice about what I wrote about. My essay was so uneventful and boring! I know that I don't have family problems like Conroy did, but I am sure that I can make a new essay that is just as interesting if I think more about miniscule details then the big picture. If i focus on one specific occasion that caused me to write, I will be more inclined to catch the reader's attention. The most important item that I need to focus on is a catchy intro because that is where the reader decides if he/she is going to read on or stop mid sentence because they think what is to come cannot get any worse then it already is. In the week to come, besides working on my paper as a whole, I am going to work on catchy intros. Wish me luck because I will need it! :)
Okay so I am more then halfway through with this blog and I still cannot think of a title. As I was reading these short stories the only thing that I thought could have made these short stories better was a title. Will Kennedy had named the short story that this short story was talking about, "Eggs." I thought that this was a very interesting title. I didn't realize at the time that the short story was ctually about eggs, I thought eggs was a metaphor something more meaningful. When it wasn't, at first, I thought that it was crazy that he could write a whole short story about a guy whpop goes and eats eggs. Then I realized that you could actually make an interesting story about eggs if you know how to write it with enough detail. I mean there is so many types of eggs; they can be scrambled, sunny-side-up, omeletes, hard boiled eggs, fried, eggs benedict, and my personal favorite green eggs (and ham.) I don't think I would ever and try and get it published in a magazine, yet it would be interesting to find people I know to read that story.
So back to talking about titles. They are really suppose to grab the reader's attention and make them want to read and listen to what you have to say. At the same time, they cannot be a lie, which narrows down my possibilities. I probably should not name this something that is totally unrelated to what I am writing either because that gives the reader false hope. I could probably name this tomatoes: are they a fruit or a vegetable? I mean, I am talking about tomatoes now so ha (it isn't a complete lie)! As long as the reader keeps reading until here they are good to go and can understand my title. This argument is an interesting one, so I looked it up just a few minutes ago and here is what google gave me. Oxford is a highly recognized college so I would go with their answer :) http://oxforddictionaries.com/page/tomatofruitveg In case you don't want to go all the way to that website because you are lazy it pretty much says that scientifically speaking tomato is a FRUIT, yet it is a VEGETABLE in terms of cooking!! :)
That's all I have to say about tomatoes besides they are delicious in tacos, salads and sauce. So talk to you all later! PEACE OUT!! Have an incredible day!!!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Why I Write
HEY!! It is Heather again! Alright, so i write for many reasons! The main reason that I write is to understand my thoughts. This is the same reason as Joan Didion, and many other well recognized writers have. It is unbelievably easier for me to understand what is going on in my head if I write it all down or talk to someone that will listen. Yet, we all know that it is pretty tough to find someone that will listen through all that I have to say. When I write, I understand the thoughts that are going through my head a lot easier. There is just so much to think about that it is a lot easier to write it all down in somewhat of an organized fashion. I have so many thoughts that run through my head on a daily basis it is crazy to think that my head does not burst into a million pieces!!! For example, when someone asks me 'what's on your mind?" I am tempted to say you do not want to know! Instead, I list off like two or three of the tons of ideas on my mind!
Another reason that I write is to get my mind off of whatever is bugging me. When I write, I get so engrossed in whatever it is that I am talking about, that I forget about the world around me! It is an amazing way to zone out the world! I can pass so much time just writing about whatever is going on in my life or my opinions about certain events going on in the world. When I am writing, it is like it is just me, my pen, and the paper.
As I read the two essays, I found that I completely agreed with both of the writers points of view. I was especially fond of how George Orwell explained how everyone has a different reason to write, although they are all under the same broad categories. I totally believe that people write because of their past experiences, the attitude they have, and what they want for the future. Everyone's writing is influenced by these reasons too! Writing is a personal experience, no matter who you are!
Another reason that I write is to get my mind off of whatever is bugging me. When I write, I get so engrossed in whatever it is that I am talking about, that I forget about the world around me! It is an amazing way to zone out the world! I can pass so much time just writing about whatever is going on in my life or my opinions about certain events going on in the world. When I am writing, it is like it is just me, my pen, and the paper.
As I read the two essays, I found that I completely agreed with both of the writers points of view. I was especially fond of how George Orwell explained how everyone has a different reason to write, although they are all under the same broad categories. I totally believe that people write because of their past experiences, the attitude they have, and what they want for the future. Everyone's writing is influenced by these reasons too! Writing is a personal experience, no matter who you are!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
FIRST DAY!!
HEY! It's Heather!! Today is the first day I ever used a blog! At first, it was really confusing. I had tons of questions. Whenever I tried to change the background, it would not work for me! Luckily, I figured out that for some reason I was just returning back to my blog without actually changing the background! The first couple of days have been hectic! Surprisingly, I had tons of homework on the first day of school! Hopefully, it is just getting back into the swing of things, and it gets better as the days go on! Well, I will post later! Until next time, bye!!!
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