Sentence I missed: "We started off the trip in great spirits."
Problem: I didn't know which to choose on this question, but 'in great spirits' seemed to be the best choice. I am having trouble using prepositions correctly in sentences while writing. I understand when and where to use a preposition, but not which one necessarily.
Interpretation: When I said 'in great spirits', that would literally mean inside of great spirits. The meaning of the sentence is to show that that 'we' were happy and glad about the trip, but being inside of great spirits isn't what was supposed to be used. The correct usage would be to use the word 'having'. This would signify that we had great spirits by the beginning of the trip.
Correction: change 'in' to 'having': "We started off the trip having great spirits."
Sunday, August 28, 2011
"Semeadores" by Diego Rivera
S- Two men working in the field
O- This was painted during the Mexican Revolution by a Hispanic artist.
A- Working class
P- To try to create emotions in the audience and give a new perspective in the history that was being made
S- Diego Rivera, a communist who was working to persuade during this time period
Tone- I think that Rivera was trying to express a different approach and different thoughts to what was going on by showing these workers and I think that he's trying to show how tough their lives are
I think that the artist's obvious theme is about the Mexican Revolution and working during that time period. He used colors that all blended together and weren't very distinct. You can't see the faces of the workers in the field and that's supposed to resemble that they're just a portion of these many workers. The lines drawn of the workers and of the field all blend together, which can attribute to maybe them being just part of the field and not being treated like actual people, which was what Rivera was trying to express.
O- This was painted during the Mexican Revolution by a Hispanic artist.
A- Working class
P- To try to create emotions in the audience and give a new perspective in the history that was being made
S- Diego Rivera, a communist who was working to persuade during this time period
Tone- I think that Rivera was trying to express a different approach and different thoughts to what was going on by showing these workers and I think that he's trying to show how tough their lives are
I think that the artist's obvious theme is about the Mexican Revolution and working during that time period. He used colors that all blended together and weren't very distinct. You can't see the faces of the workers in the field and that's supposed to resemble that they're just a portion of these many workers. The lines drawn of the workers and of the field all blend together, which can attribute to maybe them being just part of the field and not being treated like actual people, which was what Rivera was trying to express.
Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
The overall feel of the song is very upbeat and positive. It's one of those songs that just makes me smile. It's easy to listen to, even if you don't hear the words very well.
The constant beat of the song is very fast, and the guitar (I guess) put off that vibe. The instruments used in the song put off that vibe to the music, making it upbeat.
The musician had to first decide what he wanted his song to sound like and how he wanted to protray it before he made those choices on how to create thesong. He had to choose the tempo, the instruments, pitches, dynamics, lyrics, etc.
The constant beat of the song is very fast, and the guitar (I guess) put off that vibe. The instruments used in the song put off that vibe to the music, making it upbeat.
The musician had to first decide what he wanted his song to sound like and how he wanted to protray it before he made those choices on how to create thesong. He had to choose the tempo, the instruments, pitches, dynamics, lyrics, etc.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Wilco song creations
1. For Wilco, they were saying that they all have to be in the room at the same time and they work completely together on it. One of the guys said that they come up with something and then reconstruct it again and again until they get something they like and are satisfied with.
2. I've never really thought about what my creative process for writing is, but I think it varies based on what kind of thing I'm writing. For example, for this type of writing, I kind of just write down everything I think of and then go back and organize it (if I can). But if I'm writing an essay or something, I write down possible ideas, and then go back and write out a detailed outline about what it will be.
2. I've never really thought about what my creative process for writing is, but I think it varies based on what kind of thing I'm writing. For example, for this type of writing, I kind of just write down everything I think of and then go back and organize it (if I can). But if I'm writing an essay or something, I write down possible ideas, and then go back and write out a detailed outline about what it will be.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Nostalgia
1. I'm not really sure what nostalgia is at all.
2. The first things I think of are two movies: Grease and Back to the Future. Not really sure why I think of Back to the Future, but probably because of the scenes where they have the dance and start playing different types of music. Then, it makes me think of Grease where they have the dance contest and Danny and Sandy are together. Then, listening to the song even more, I remembered that my grandpa made me a CD a long time ago of old songs with this one on it.
-- (New song) This song reminds me of my mom for some reason. I think of her when I was little in her big sweaters and she listened to this kind of stuff sometimes, too. I think of Patsy Cline, and I would always put Patsy Cline and my mom together because there was an album cover with Patsy Cline on it that resembled my mother. Again, this song reminds me of my mom.
3. A lot of people say that they miss their childhood, but really, I don't. I really didn't like elementary school and my childhood. There was nothing wrong, really, but that was my complete awkward stage. I was the nerdy, 'big' girl, and I was never the kid to play house, or with dolls, or play outside or anything. So when I think of my childhood, I guess I think of being at my grandparents' house on the weekends sometimes and getting ready for bed with my brothers and sister. They'd always take us out to eat or go do fun things, and that's what I remember a lot of. Also, it reminds me of the pool in the summer. When we were little, we would go to the YMCA pool every day with our family friends for the entire day. My mom would pack lunches and we'd have 15 chairs or so saved for all of our friends.
2. The first things I think of are two movies: Grease and Back to the Future. Not really sure why I think of Back to the Future, but probably because of the scenes where they have the dance and start playing different types of music. Then, it makes me think of Grease where they have the dance contest and Danny and Sandy are together. Then, listening to the song even more, I remembered that my grandpa made me a CD a long time ago of old songs with this one on it.
-- (New song) This song reminds me of my mom for some reason. I think of her when I was little in her big sweaters and she listened to this kind of stuff sometimes, too. I think of Patsy Cline, and I would always put Patsy Cline and my mom together because there was an album cover with Patsy Cline on it that resembled my mother. Again, this song reminds me of my mom.
3. A lot of people say that they miss their childhood, but really, I don't. I really didn't like elementary school and my childhood. There was nothing wrong, really, but that was my complete awkward stage. I was the nerdy, 'big' girl, and I was never the kid to play house, or with dolls, or play outside or anything. So when I think of my childhood, I guess I think of being at my grandparents' house on the weekends sometimes and getting ready for bed with my brothers and sister. They'd always take us out to eat or go do fun things, and that's what I remember a lot of. Also, it reminds me of the pool in the summer. When we were little, we would go to the YMCA pool every day with our family friends for the entire day. My mom would pack lunches and we'd have 15 chairs or so saved for all of our friends.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
"A Pinch of Poverty"
1. I think that a lot of what contributes to poverty is just chance. Anyone can lose their job quickly, anyone can grow up in a poor household, and there are a lot of environmental factors that contribute to poverty. But, I also believe that being careful can help prevent it. A careful, smart person doesn't necessarily make a lot of money, they're careful to save it, use it wisely, and have back up options in case something goes wrong. But for someone to grow up where that's not evident, it's difficult to get out of that trap.
2. I think that this artist obviously portrays poverty in this as negative, and that the title 'A Pinch of Poverty' really shows a lot. It shows that it can happen to anyone, and theis mother and children are just a 'pinch' of the rest of poverty. It's sad to see just the mother and her children (no father) but also displays how they're innocent victims and argues against how many think poverty is caused upon themselves.
3. I think the artist is trying to get across that poverty can happen to anyone and that it's not from being lazy.
4. A.) The colors are very dark, dull, and sad. It shows poverty as negative.
B.) I feel like the bars and lines of the gates behind them show how they're somewhat trapped into poverty.
2. I think that this artist obviously portrays poverty in this as negative, and that the title 'A Pinch of Poverty' really shows a lot. It shows that it can happen to anyone, and theis mother and children are just a 'pinch' of the rest of poverty. It's sad to see just the mother and her children (no father) but also displays how they're innocent victims and argues against how many think poverty is caused upon themselves.
3. I think the artist is trying to get across that poverty can happen to anyone and that it's not from being lazy.
4. A.) The colors are very dark, dull, and sad. It shows poverty as negative.
B.) I feel like the bars and lines of the gates behind them show how they're somewhat trapped into poverty.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Poverty Reading Response Blog
Based on the two articles that we read, there are obviously some differing opinions of the issue of poverty in our world. One author, Chitra Divakaruni, argued that even though we may still be able to try to fix something, it's not always the best idea. It's easy for us, living in America, to point out that child labor is wrong, but in other countries, knowing that they have a job and security is better than going without food at all. Even if there weren't child labor laws in these third world countries, the children there wouldn't necessarily be happy and free all the time. Even though we can do as much as we'd like to believe that we're helping children that live in poverty, we may be doing nothing at all, as he pointed out: "A bill like the one we've just passed is of no use unless it goes in hand with programs that will offer a new life to these newly released children." These children won't have anything, not even a job, if they were to have laws against child labor, and it's not using our time or money wisely.
Peter Singer, the author of 'The Singer Solution to World Poverty', had some very interesing and controversial points made throughout it. Singer tried to show how easy it is to give money to donate and save a child instead of spending money and income on luxuries. He says that even though we have no personal connection to those in third world countries and would most likely like to spend the money not used on necessities on nice things, "whatever money you're spending on luxuries, not necessities, should be given away." But just how far do you go with your money; what's enough of a sacrifice for you to still be able to sustain your life normally or save a child with $200? I thought that this article was nice and different because it pulled out many counterpoints and then argued with their side again.
Coming from a well off household with a steady income in modern America, I have a strong bias towards the first article, 'Live Free and Starve', and against 'The Singer Solution to World Poverty'. In my family, like many families, I have bought things that I just wanted, not necessarily needed, and I believe that it's perfectly okay. I work for my own money, and if I want to spend it luxuriously, I do, which is the same for my parents (except they're obviously more cautious and save more). So coming from that kind of background, I think that I agree a lot more with the first article about not knowing if our time, money, and concerns will actually help those in poverty. I think that this is because maybe I'm making excuses for myself and what I do, but my opinion still stands more in line with 'Live Free and Starve'.
Peter Singer, the author of 'The Singer Solution to World Poverty', had some very interesing and controversial points made throughout it. Singer tried to show how easy it is to give money to donate and save a child instead of spending money and income on luxuries. He says that even though we have no personal connection to those in third world countries and would most likely like to spend the money not used on necessities on nice things, "whatever money you're spending on luxuries, not necessities, should be given away." But just how far do you go with your money; what's enough of a sacrifice for you to still be able to sustain your life normally or save a child with $200? I thought that this article was nice and different because it pulled out many counterpoints and then argued with their side again.
Coming from a well off household with a steady income in modern America, I have a strong bias towards the first article, 'Live Free and Starve', and against 'The Singer Solution to World Poverty'. In my family, like many families, I have bought things that I just wanted, not necessarily needed, and I believe that it's perfectly okay. I work for my own money, and if I want to spend it luxuriously, I do, which is the same for my parents (except they're obviously more cautious and save more). So coming from that kind of background, I think that I agree a lot more with the first article about not knowing if our time, money, and concerns will actually help those in poverty. I think that this is because maybe I'm making excuses for myself and what I do, but my opinion still stands more in line with 'Live Free and Starve'.
Monday, August 15, 2011
"Round and Round"
In the song "Round and Round", I think that my facts somewhat influence my opinion. For instance, I thought the song was somewhat odd, and that could be because of how much it changed in the middle with the mix of the many voices. I think that because I don't listen to this type of music personally, I picked out the parts of the song that are different from the type I like. I don't think I have much of a bias, but my opinion did play somewhat of a part of what I picked out.
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