WEEKLY REQUIRED WORK

These are time sensitive. You do not receive credit if you write them after the deadline each week.

First, there's a blog entry (about 250 words) which will have you respond to a hopefully thought-provoking question. Each week, you must do the blog entry with enough time left in the week to be able to enter into dialogue online with your classmates. Write, reply, write more, reply more, and then write and reply more.

Second, there's a reading. There’s no blog entry associated with this. Just read.

Third, there's a written response to the reading. Your reading and writing on the blog must be completed by the SATURDAY (by midnight) of the week in which the reading falls. This entry should be a long paragraph. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND TO OTHER STUDENTS' PART THREE EACH WEEK.

Monday, April 20, 2015

WEEK FOUR BLOG ENTRY

Your blog writing has been so brilliant that we really should keep up with that this week. So we will do a great one: the 6 word memoir.

There is a story about Hemingway that goes like this. He is in a bar--he was often in a bar. Someone challenges him to write a story in a very unHemingway way. It could only contain six words. They bet a bottle of scotch, so for Hemingway, these are high stakes! He accepts. He pens this masterpiece: "For sale, baby shoes, never worn."
He wins the bets and establishes the six word memoir.

This week, your blog entry should have six words, your own six word memoir. 
The only requirement is this; it must only have six words. 
Then, later in the week, you can come back and comment on the six word memoirs of your classmates.
Also, you can do multiple ones, so have a go and then skip a space and do it again. 

I'll try one:

dreary sunday, rain clouds, only hope.

Here's another:

youth, writing limitless words, all red.

And a third one...

north carolina, job interview, southern drawl.


Have fun!

90 comments:

  1. boring monday, nap time, really hungry

    need a nap, need some food

    texting, watching tv, hawaii five o

    homework time, study time, get smart

    work out, water, endorphin's, running, weights

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    1. I agree, Jasmine, Mondays can be boring.

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    2. I can relate to the second one right now!!

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    3. Seriously this post is about my life

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    4. @Jessica: I thought it was perfect for a Monday.
      @Alianna: I feel like that during that time.
      @Maritsa: I'm glad I can relate with someone.

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  2. warm day, open window, cool breeze

    ocean waves, west coast, future home

    chocolate shake, french fries, happy stomach

    dream big, hope floats, lasting faith

    black cat, pure love, always loyal

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    1. I could really go for a chocolate shake and french fries right now! Those are two of my favorite things.

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    2. Is it bad that when I read the one involving Chocolate Shake and french fries I started singing the Fairy Godparents Theme song. I really like all of these though!

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    3. yes those two things are my weakness and my husband was making fun of me for making that one. He said I should have put Wendy's frosty and french fries...I was like now you tell me haha

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  3. Tennessee whiskey, country music, favorite place

    three dogs, my children, my heart

    shakeology, beachbody workouts, ready for bed

    good book, happy mind, happy heart

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    1. Brooke-- you made me giggle with the first two! I enjoy all of those! Except I have two dogs:)

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    2. I was wondering what is shakeology?

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    3. Shakeology is a dense superfood nutrition shake. It's a beachbody product. It helps to increase your energy, reduce cravings, lose weight, and improve digestion. I drink one everyday and have become pretty much obsessed with it.

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  4. Summer, beach nights, camping trips, hurry

    Study, break, study, eat, study, sleep

    Warm sun, rich soil, fresh vegetables

    Evening, family, laughing, talking, pure happiness

    Dancing, freedom, expression, sweat, best feeling

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    1. I love the first one! I'm so ready for Summer!

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    2. I can relate to the second one very much!! I feel like all I am doing now is studying!

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  5. Hectic, days and life, happy life.

    Family, nieces and nephews, baseball games.

    Sun, swim, tan and glistening skin.

    Heels, little black dress, dancing nights.

    Texting, pink blanket, ice cream, naps.

    love, fights, kiss and make up.

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    1. Loved the one about family, I attend plenty of baseball games for my nephews!

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    2. The third one made me think about the beach. I can't wait until summer!

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    3. The fourth one sounds like so much fun! I love dressing up and going out dancing. I can't wait for the summer!

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  6. Spring showers, watering earth for hours.

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  7. Out of sight, enter into insight.

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  8. I leave. Rainy day. New clothes.

    Class today, no sleep, knock out.

    Homework due, procrastinate, thanks to Netflix.

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    1. I can definitely relate to the last one. Netflix gets me every time!

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    2. Netflix gets me too! I can't start a show on there without trying to finish it in one sitting! Ready for summer to get here so I can binge watch for days!

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    3. The Netflix one is so true!!!

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    4. Procrastination is all to blame on Netflix. I loved it!
      I always want to figure out what happens on the next episode and before you know it, I'm like five episodes in.

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    5. This is me all the time! It's just hard to put down when there's so many interesting things.

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  9. Early morning, long day, need sleep

    Stay busy, distractions, long distance relationship

    Missing you, days hurry, reunited soon

    Loud music, relaxation, dance, stress free

    Stay positive, have faith, happy life

    Six words, love it, really fun

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    1. I love the 5th one...staying positive and having faith are essential to a happy life!

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    2. I can relate a lot to the second and third one. Hopefully the days go by fast :)

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    3. Ah, your second one stood out to me because I will also be experiencing a long distance relationship in 3 months, thanks to the military. Stay positive!

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    4. I can relate to the third line!! Long distance relationships are hard, but are totally worth it.

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  10. work, hotel, guests, one more hour

    homework, graduation, career search, the struggle

    wedding bells, wedding dress, tux, dance

    cleats, field, goals, soccer ball, passion



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    1. How exciting a graduation and a Wedding! congratulations you are going to have a fabulous year!

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    2. I just assumed it was your wedding, but if its not my bad, but if it is ignore this other message.

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    3. Lizeth....yes! all those things are happening within the next 3 months!! It's crazy and I'm super excited! Thanks :)

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  11. Work, school, disney, thats my life.

    Just turned 22, nothing is different.

    Lazy day, Newsies, homework, cleaning house.

    Its Earth Day, hug a tree.

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    1. I LOVE DISNEY! haha that first one reminds me of myself like 2 years ago when all I did was work, went to school, and went to Disneyland!

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    2. I absolutely love Disney! My little niece turns four this coming up weekend and we are throwing her a Disney princesses themed party. I am really excited! I am also visiting the Disneyland Parks the weekend after that so I am even more excited about that. I am looking forward to the 60th anniversary as well.

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  12. Walking the dogs, relaxing, getting fit.

    Physiology, English, communications, sociology, too much.

    Education, preparing for future, graduation soon.

    Family, drive me crazy, love them.

    Waiting for summer, beach, amusement parks.

    Job search, no luck, maybe soon.

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    1. I feel your pain about the job search. I'm in the same boat as you!

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    2. keep your eye on graduation, it will all be worth the hard work and dedication in the end, which is just a new beginning.

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  13. School, clean, walk my dog Drogo.

    Break up, cry, heart ache, alone.

    Independent, bills, rent, all too much.

    Family, Colorado, too far, miss them.

    Apartment hunting, pet policy, all expensive

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    1. What Jesus Gutierrez wrote on the last one of his speaks a lot of truth. It may feel hard right now, but just keep pushing forward. Struggles are what make each of us stronger. Keep moving forward.

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    2. Aww doll keep your head up it can only get better!! Tell Drogo i said hi!
      we need a movie night asap Love You!

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  14. Start homework, television on, day wasted.

    Hungry, discover leftover tacos, food coma.

    Fall breeze, cloudy sky, hot chocolate.

    Turn music on, instant melodic euphoria.

    Green tea, lemony goodness, refreshing enjoyment.

    Pain from hardship, keep moving forward.

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    1. Green tea is delicious and one of my favorite drinks. I definitely can relate to the last one. I think we all can in some way shape or form. Love it!

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    2. I can relate with the first post!! I waste so much time when I have the television on.

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  15. Super sleepy, comfy bed, if only.

    Many roads, one goal, keep going.

    Loud music, long drive, hate traffic.

    Summer, morning workout, oh look pizza.

    NFL, draft day, wings and pizza.

    Wake-up, school, work, homework, sleep, repeat.

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    1. comfy bed--Yep!

      And the pizza one too!

      I most definitely can relate to the last one!

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    2. your football post reminds me, I want to join a fantasy football league with my boyfriend but he said no because there's a waiting list haha.

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  16. Housework, schoolwork—when does it end?

    Springtime, flowers, best friend—miss her.

    Cute babies grow into naughty teenagers.

    Cute baby bulldog, cute adult bulldog.

    Laundry’s done, homework’s finished. It’s playtime!

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    1. what would you rather have? A cute baby turn into a naught teen or an ugly kid who turns out not too bad? I go with the second one, but having a cute nice kid would be nice too.

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  17. House work never ends. Homework ends when you graduate. At least I hope so! I hope it's not true that cute babies grow into naughty teenagers because my daughter is around the corner from that age. She's practically there.

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  18. Midterm, did ok, glad its over.

    mid day, really hungry, need food.

    Weekend, please come, it's barely Thursday.

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    1. Your so lucky to have midterms over. It's probably the most stressful times during the quarter next to finals week. Being done with midterms is a huge weight off your shoulders.

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    2. I was dreading my psych midterm, so it really is a huge weight off my shoulder. I am so glad it is over with. :)

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  19. Computer keyboard, computer screen, boring work

    Pizza, wings, family, loud, need silence

    Bestfriend, Hawaii, leaving, Friday, very lonely

    Friday, much needed girls night, excited

    UPS, Zappos, delivery, today, new shoes

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    1. I have never used Zappos but my sister in law swears by it! I'll have to try it one day :)

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    2. I love deliveries and new shoes. traveling and food!! great post

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    3. Marina Zappos is the best its like getting a planned surprise in the mail! I always send myself a little note to!

      Karla isnt it the best getting shoes in the mail?!

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  20. Two Midterms, this week, all done

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    1. congratulations. Hope you have a restful weekend. almost half way done with the quarter

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  21. Don't, Stop, Believing, Small, Town, Girl

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  22. Family, Love, Friends, Faith, Food

    Pizza, Netflix, Shoes, Music, Sleep, Amazon

    Summer, Swimming, No, School, Relax. Vacation

    Hawaii, Beach, Volcanoes, Beauty, Nature, Snorkeling

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  23. son, daughter, husband, new adventures begin

    work, school, housework - hard but rewarding

    friends, food, drinks, enjoying my life

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    1. Yes! A drink sounds good right about now!

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    2. I hope you enjoy your new adventures!

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  24. Subway salad, too bomb, eat fresh.

    Chocolate cake, so sweet, tooth-ache ouch.

    Gym time, workout hard, go eat.

    So stressed, midterms, what is life.

    Three days, hurry by, finally free.

    So much pressure, not enough effort.

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    1. Chocolate cake is so good but I feel you when the tooth-ache comes in. Especially when it seeps in between your teeth.

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    2. Yes it is! Oh yes, that is the part I hate the most, but it is sooooo delicious!!

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  25. Grandma, miss you, love you, always.

    Gym life, squat, bench, deadlifts, powerlifting.

    Love family, your friends, and God.

    Goes to school, I hate parking.

    So close, but yet so far.

    Work hard, get what you deserve.

    Alarm rings, wakes up, snooze, repeat.

    Sleepy at day, awake at night.

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    1. I totally sympathize with you in the last one. I am notorious for sleeping in the morning then goofing off/studying at night! I think my mind functions better at night, lol!

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  26. Work, eat, study, snack, sleep. Repeat.

    Windows down, volume up, road trip

    TV marathon, cheese popcorn, no regrets.

    Term papers and finals, procrastinate as needed.



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    1. i'm a big procrastinator too. it seems like i do everything the day of

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    2. Me too. Honestly, I always seem to get a lot of chores done when I have a paper due. Even cleaning the toilet's a lot more enjoyable than having to write my term paper.

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    3. It's rare to find someone who likes cheese popcorn. When I tell people I like cheese popcorn, they look at me like I'm a freak. It's almost as good as kettle popcorn.

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    4. Seriously? I love cheese popcorn, it's a nice change from the regular butter popcorn. In my local farmer's market, there's a small booth that sells flavored popcorn and it's always a nice treat. Aside from the usual favorites, they also make jalapeno cheddar and colored popcorn. It's awesome!

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  27. always doing work, homework, job work.

    beach tomorrow, nice weather, so excited.

    need a vacation, feel like sleeping.

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    1. I can definitely relate to your post. I'm debating on going to the beach but at the same time I feel too lazy.

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  28. I heard on the news that Netflix will soon have descriptive movies available for the vision impaired to enjoy.

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  29. Graveyard shifts, been busy, classwork suffers

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  30. Maui, Hawaii I have heard it is paradise! It is definitely one of the many things on my bucket list.

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