Blogging Around

First I commented on Tess's blog post. She talked about how we discussed the importance of objects to humans, and I really liked the point she brought up.

Tess, I really like your post! It is so true how certain "things" can make us feel so many different emotions. So much of our world can only be fully grasped through the senses; many attempts to describe something through words fail miserably. This is the essence of a big challenge for writers: how do you communicate the full beauty, or horror, or sadness, etc. of an object simply through writing? I think I am going to have a difficult time describing things in my short story. It's so hard to show and not tell. Not only does this apply to describing physical objects, but also to showing people's thoughts and reactions. Thanks for a great post! It helped me realize something I really need to focus on when writing my story.

Next I commented on Dylan's blog. He wrote a "What If" blog, contemplating the possibility that in class any random student would be called on and asked to share what they're thinking. Here's my comment:

Dylan- This is an AWESOME idea! Of course, I'm saying that right now after reading about it and how great it could be, and I would probably curse the universe if I was ever called on to share what was going through my head at a given time, but still- it's a good idea. I'm not one to talk very much in class because I think I will never say something that's smart enough. If I was simply asked to share what I was thinking, though, it could generate discussion and I wouldn't be judged because, well, I don't have a ton of control over what thoughts go through my head! This wouldn't work so well if I happened to be daydreaming at the time of being called on... then I would be forced to make up something that I'm not really thinking just to avoid the embarrassment of sharing what I am actually thinking. Really, though. If this worked, it could be awesome! The whole class sharing their thoughts without getting judged? Sounds great to me. A+ idea ! :]