And here is the post for "Waste Not, Want Not" by Lake and "I See the Moon, the Moon Sees Me" by Pace.
How did you feel about the introductory paragraphs of "Waste Not, Want Not"? An anecdote or description can sometimes work to introduce a more serious target--is it effective in Lake's article?
Regarding Pace's "I See the Moon, the Moon Sees Me," do you have any experiences similar to those shared in Pace's article? Have you ever found a connection with nature that has led to some kind of enlightenment?
To me Lake's experience did draw me into her article. However, the subject is not at all interesting to me and so I was disappointed once I got into the meat of the article.
ReplyDeleteI loved Pace's article. Nothing better than using nature to escape the stresses of everyday life. We are extremely lucky to have so many outdoor/seasonal options to choose from in Utah.
Kathy L.
Lake's intro brought about a quick connection with the reader- it did not go in the direction i initially thought which was an effective transition (surprise). Well written argument.
ReplyDeletePace's article probably had something everyone could connect with in some way. I personally use nature as an outlet to think, escape, become inspired, and recover. Perhaps not a divine connection, but definitely enlightening.
-Kevin K.
Initially the article was interesting but seemed lacking overall. I agree that having nature as an escape works really well.
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I liked the way Lake started her paper with an experience that made her think about the disaster in Japan. I also thought she referenced good credible sources, and provided me with enough information without contradicting herself.
ReplyDeletePace's article made me wonder if I was reading an essay or a sermon. I'm not a very religious guy and when I read papers like this I start to lose interest fast. Overall it was a well written paper but like I said, a little churchy for me.
Tyler H.
I liked the way Lake started her article, but it definitely didn't give you a hint as to what direction her article was going in. I didn't particularly enjoy this article, but it was pretty interesting.
ReplyDeletePace's article is something that everyone can connect with in some way or another because even if you don't believe in God, there is some sort of higher power that you can connect with. I though it was very well written and I really liked the contents.
i thought that her introduction was a great way to begin her essay. It captured my attention very quickly. Overall, I thought here essay was okay. The intro didn't really have much to do with her topic.
ReplyDeleteFor the second reading, I didn't enjoy it. I don't think that personal religious 'enlightenment' is appropriate for academic writing.
-Victoria Wybrow
With Lake's introduction, we can imagine about her topic and we can interested what was her want to write?
ReplyDeleteMaybe I don't have anything about at. But I still like this article, it makes me more feeling about nature
--Uyen B.
I thought Lake's article had a really good start that drew me in and I almost felt like I was there. However, the subject bored me and I wondered off in thought reading it. As for ''I See the Moon, The Moon Sees Me,'' I really enjoyed it. It did have a lot of religious references and I think it's great that she has a connection to a higher power. I am not religious and still found pleasure in reading about her religious beliefs. I don't think she was trying to convince people that there was a god, she was merely stating that she believes in God.
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Lakes article had a lot of good information in it, with good sources material. To me Lake did point out one big problem and that is our energy problems would be less if government would get out of the way and quite using them as a political football. I got the feeling that Lake believes in the falsehood of Global warming which has been disproven as junk science, not base on recorded history which shows just the opposite. I do agree with Lake that we do need to look at alternative energy for cleaner, safer , and cheaper but we should not rush into something that could cause problems down the road. I liked the second article I felt it was well written . I disagreed that you only find your spirituality through nature. I believe we can find it in what or wherever we find peace and what we enjoy doing. spirituality is a state of being it is a connection to you and your surroundings. I did like her overall message and felt she was able to get it across well.
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I thought Lake's article really drew me in at the beginning and I was really starting to like it. Then I kept reading and I was just confused with it all. It was like it was a nice story telling story and then all of a sudden I was hit with all these kinds of information and I just lost interest in it. And with the article, "I see the moon, the moon sees me" I found it interesting. I like how she started off the beginning. I didn't think it was too spiritual for me, but probably maybe others did.
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I like to ski a lot. I can understand how the writer in "I See the Moon, the Moon Sees Me" experiences nature as a satisfying experience. Skiing in nature helped me find a direction in my life that i had not previously had. Now i feel that i have a purpose that i had lacked. Nature does not always have an answer but it is always there if someone needs to get away from a busy modern life.
ReplyDeleteLake's article talked alot about the good and bad of nuclear power as well as it's competing sources of energy. Good knowledge, sadly it's not an article that keeps a person's interest after capturing it in the beginning.
ReplyDeleteIn Pace's article "I See the Moon, the Moon Sees Me" Shauna uses several different experiences from different people. It's easier to relate with different examples. After reading the article, i think it's time to go for another motorcycle ride through the canyons and beyond to experience what she's talking about again ^_^
~Tyman F.
Lake started her article very interesting. It made me want to keep reading. She did give any hints or clues on what the next thing was going to be like, i like that because it made me want to read more, and enjoy it also.
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In regards to Pace's "I See the Moon, the Moon Sees Me," I recall on the connection I gain from nature. Sometimes after really busy days, I enjoy riding up random MTN trails. The natural sounds of nothing that you hear just can't be compared. To me, natures is an escape from everyday struggles I can turn to anytime I make time for it. Always seems to keep my mind leveled and at ease.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to Lake's article, I feel she has a strong argument. I don't feel that her opening leads her readers to her overall thesis yet it works as a lure to grab her audiences attention.
ReplyDeleteI dont really have experience like her because i grew up in city i did not have opportunity like pace. but i agree with this. because it is true the one thing that i want to say about this article is too personal and she talk about god a lot. i guess people do not believe god may not understand.
ReplyDeleteyoon. k
I thought what Pace’s essay was of great value. I also believe that all can benefit from what she wrote. Pace, to my understanding, wrote this essay to help readers gain a better connection with God or another Supreme Being/Force. The article was not religious but encouraged individuals to experience a better connection with the world around them through the outdoors. Very well written.
DeleteJordan B.