I found this particular essay, Skunk Dreams, to be very fascinating and surprisingly an enjoyable read. When I started reading this essay I immediately thought of how when I dream I seem to forget about my dream until I have a sort of "Deja-Vu" type moment where I feel as though I have already experienced a certain event. I didn't know that would be what happened in the essay I was reading.
I can really relate to what the author, Louise Erdrich, had to say about dreams and how you don't even know you've had a dream until you "relive" it. I also found it funny how Erdrich wanted to be a skunk if she could ever be an animal. In my personal opinion I would not be a skunk, rather a falcon or eagle so I could simply fly around, "destinationless" where ever I so choose. I really wish I dreamed more, or maybe I do dream and just don't remember them. I hope random peculiarities spark "unknown" dreams for the rest of my time on this planet.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Talk of the Town
The Essay, Talk of the Town, brought back some very real memories to my mind. I remember that exact day. I was in second grade and I remember my teacher getting pulled out of the classroom quickly and for some reason I can still picture her walking back into the room with one of the most distraught looks I have ever seen. Even though this happened nearly 10 years ago I still remember it like it was yesterday. My teacher proceeded by turning on the news channel on the television in the classroom. The second she saw the footage of smoke billowing out of a tower her jaw dropped.
I remember watching the television, along with the rest of the class, and not really knowing what had just happened. Also, I found it very interesting that in the second half of the article Susan Sontag says that the terrorists that were on the planes involved in 9/11 were not cowards. I can see how someone can put themselves in the terrorists shoes and think that, but I just can't do that. I will always think of what happened on 9/11 as a cowardly act that will be forever engraved in the minds of American citizens.
I remember watching the television, along with the rest of the class, and not really knowing what had just happened. Also, I found it very interesting that in the second half of the article Susan Sontag says that the terrorists that were on the planes involved in 9/11 were not cowards. I can see how someone can put themselves in the terrorists shoes and think that, but I just can't do that. I will always think of what happened on 9/11 as a cowardly act that will be forever engraved in the minds of American citizens.
Monday, July 11, 2011
About Me
Hello,
My name is Nicholas Steven Riese (Nick for short). I am going to be a senior at McFarland High School and am really looking forward to this upcoming year at MHS. Some of the things I like to do in my free time include running, playing poker, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and listening to great music (a.k.a. Kanye West and Johnny Cash).
I have been blessed with the privilege of being able to travel to many unique places across the globe. The countries I have traveled to are Canada, England, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. I have also visited a countless number of tourist destinations across the United States. I am very thankful that I have been able to travel all around and experience different cultures and how certain people interact with each other.
I am very interested in business and will be going to college for something pertaining to business. I think my liking to business is a combination of me hating science and my love for selling and advertising. I currently work at the Madison Mallards baseball team doing concessions. It might sound fun, but really I need to find a new job. I'm just trying to enjoy myself this summer and this upcoming school year. I can't wait for a marvelous AP Composition experience!
My name is Nicholas Steven Riese (Nick for short). I am going to be a senior at McFarland High School and am really looking forward to this upcoming year at MHS. Some of the things I like to do in my free time include running, playing poker, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and listening to great music (a.k.a. Kanye West and Johnny Cash).
I have been blessed with the privilege of being able to travel to many unique places across the globe. The countries I have traveled to are Canada, England, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. I have also visited a countless number of tourist destinations across the United States. I am very thankful that I have been able to travel all around and experience different cultures and how certain people interact with each other.
I am very interested in business and will be going to college for something pertaining to business. I think my liking to business is a combination of me hating science and my love for selling and advertising. I currently work at the Madison Mallards baseball team doing concessions. It might sound fun, but really I need to find a new job. I'm just trying to enjoy myself this summer and this upcoming school year. I can't wait for a marvelous AP Composition experience!
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