Jim Crow Laws

Reading the Jim Crow Laws gives a glimpse at some of the unreasonable restrictions there were to keep segregation in place. The thing that stand out to me the most about the laws is they all seem to be the same idea; whites and blacks can't use the same: parks, restaurants, playing fields, schools, etc. All the laws are very similar, all working toward the over all goal of keeping whites and blacks apart. For what purpose? To waste money on more parks, restaurants, playing fields and schools? Since we need more to make sure no whites and blacks come in contact. The Jim Crow Laws were just stupid. People were so close minded back then (not that all people are open minded now but we are making progress). 

I am very glad we are done with segregation now. I would have to be one of those teenagers attending all the protest and marches, and then when would I have time to do my Comp homework? :)

These stories were cute and fun to read. 


William Kennedy's was interesting... I know he said "The only mystery about 'Eggs' is why I didn't know it was awful." But really HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW that a story about a man ordering eggs is NOT the next bestseller? I guess that fact that he didn't know it was bad, and that he wrote it is what made it a good story to share.


Brendan Gill also had a really cute story. It seems that a lot of writers do not like math, and it holds true in he case. He makes a good point about how weird words are, they really are something. One weird thing about this essay is I totally thought the author was a girl, the whole time. I didn't even think otherwise until I started this blog post but when I was about to say her I thought I better check to make sure I don't make a fool of myself. So I read his name and it seemed like a boy's name but I just really felt like it was a girls voice telling the story. I googled "Brendan Gill" and it told me it was a boy, but I would have never guessed! I think the main thing that made me think he was a girl was his reference to a tea party, but I guess I was just being stereotypical!

As a whole, I enjoyed these stories, some were a little more light and enjoyable then others, but I still liked them all. These were probably the most enjoyable stories we have read so far in this class. :)

I was looking around Mrs. Cardona's blog and I found this link to a really neat website. It is called dear photograph (http://dearphotograph.com/) and it these pictures of people basically re living when the photo was taken by taking a picture of a picture where the original picture was taken (which sounds really confusing but check out the website and you will understand what I mean). All the pictures have cute little caption and it is really cool! It is just a really fun cute website :)  

Why I Write

I started writing when I was a little kid. New ideas came to my head almost every day. I have started to write so many books in my lifetime, though started is the key word. None of the stories I have started, unless written for school, have been finished yet... I love starting books but then I get distracted or bored or come up with a new idea and the old one is left behind. 


Writing is such a good way to get your thoughts out there in the word. It is a creative outlet for those of us who are art class impaired (i.e. myself). Something I love about writing is the ease of editing. One thing you will notice about me is often when I am trying to get my point across speaking it takes me a while to find the word I am looking for (or just put my thoughts into words in general). With writing you have all the time in the world to think of that perfect word. And there is no better feeling than finding that perfect word. The feeling of satisfaction is so rewarding and makes the journey worth while. 


I write because I want to be heard. 
I write because the reward of reading a good book is great; I can't even imagine what it is like to finish writing one. 
I write because I enjoy it. 


I write for many reason and I am sure after I have been writing for a longer time I will have many more reasons to write. I hope to continue to develop my writing skills and one day share all my hard work with everyone.  

The truth.

What to know why Dear blank, please blank. is such a good website? Here is why:

Dear parents with screaming kids in public,

Silence is golden, duct tape is silver.

Sincerely, muzzle your children.

Dear mom questioning my Nutella use,

Why use toast when I have a spoon?

Sincerely, OM NOM NOM.

The First Post

First times are always the hardest. Your first step, first time riding a bike without training wheels, first time having homework, first time going to high school. It is hard to know where to begin. That is where I am at right now. 

MY FIRST BLOG POST. 

Now what to say? 

I think one of the most important things you need to do when trying something new is just going for it. All you need to do is stand up and take that first step, push down on the petal, start reading the assignment, keep your head up and walk into the school. I need to type until my hands are numb and I have said every word I possible can (well not really... It is just a small post). But just get a thought down on the screen and publish it. It doesn't matter what is said just as long as it is something. Because once you start, it only gets easier. :) 

And if you don't like it, there is always the edit button.