Blogging Around

The first blog I commented was Eli's. He wrote his "Best of Week" about the short story writing process that we recently began and how the advice of Mr. Allen and one of his peers really helped him begin his story.

My Comment:
Eli-
I agree with you that hearing that we would be writing a short story was intimidating at first and I was also nervous that I would have nothing to write about or that it wouldn't turn out very well. But, it sounds that by listening not only to Mr. Allen, but to your peers, you found a way start writing what could end up being a really good story! I also agree with Jamie that it is interesting that you had a character in mind before you had developed your plot at all. Did you base this character off of somebody you know or did you completely make them up from your imagination? I found it easier to think of a person I know and then create a character with some similar qualities. I hope your story turns out wonderfully!


The next blog I commented on was by Kate Henning. She wrote her "Best of Week" about a comment that Leanne made in class about how Bub could not "see" until he closed his eyes. I commented on this entry because I wrote my "Best of Week" on pretty much the same thing and it interested me to hear another person's point of view on the same topic.

My Comment:
Kate-
Great post! I wrote my "Best of Week" about a similar concept and found it interesting that you thought it was a valuable concept as well. It makes me curious as to what life would be like if I lost one of my senses. Would I be able to understand things that I can't right now? Would I get to know people on a level that seems impossible? I don't think I would actually like to lose one of my senses, but perhaps just interact with somebody who has, such as the interaction between Bub and Robert that you mentioned. "Cathedral" shows that this can also be very beneficial and can teach people a lot about things they never knew they didn't know.