November 16, 2007

W.O.D. - Sparse

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Journal Entry - Describe a sparse environment. Invision the outdoors or a place that you could describe as sparse. Now, write about that place involving all of the 5 senses. What would it sound like? Look like? Smell like? Feel like? Taste like - if possible! Have fun with this and be as creative as you can.

Remember it is Friday - SMILE!!!!!!

Buddy, my "problem child"

My sweetie-pie, Hazel.

My sweetie-pie, Hazel.

I am so happy to have her! She is a wonderful pet. Hazel is COZY!!! I will bring her into school for a visit and take more photos to share. Post photos of your pets too if you like!!

November 15, 2007

W.O.D. Affirmative

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Journal Entry: 1)What is "Affirmative Action"? If you are not sure, look it up on line. How do you feel about this practice? Where does is it seem to work? Where might it seem a problem?

Newspaper: Find one article in the Nation section, one article in the Region section, read each and summarize both in you notebook journals.

November 14, 2007

W.O.D. Sensitive

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Journal Entry - I tend to be overly sensitive in certain situations - like some family things and work situations. Discuss a time or times where you or someone you know felt overly sensitive.

Newpaper - Choose an article - post the headline on your blog and write a brief summary

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center

Let's not forget to bring in canned goods for the food drive. We can do some good for our community and also have a chance to win a free breakfast. This Thursday is the deadline - let's have 100% participation.

November 13, 2007

W.O.D. - Veteran

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Journal Entry - What are some roles/jobs that you might consider yourself a veteran at? What are you just beginning to experience? Describe a time that you sought out some advice or insight from a "veteran".

Newspaper - Is there an article related to Veteran's Day? If so, read and summarize or choose an article of interest to you.

November 8, 2007

We are already such good bloggers! I still need help with loading pictures and videos onto my page - who will help me!!!!! Our W.O.D. for Friday 11/9 will be:
Willpower. You write on your blog or in your journals with the definition, synonym, antonym, and use in a sentence.

Journal entry: What do you have the most willpower over? The least? Why is it harder sometimes than others? How do you keep yourself from temptations to give up?

November 7, 2007

Hey! We have started our exciting new blogging experience! We will surely get better at this as time goes on. You all know so much more about doing this than I do. Keep up the good work and maybe we will actually make contact with other bloggers around the world! Love, P-dawg!!

Baffled by Blogging

Today is my first attempt at blogging - help!