being sick sucks

I came down with something nasty this weekend and I won't be at school today.  I don't want anyone else to feel this way, so please: get your rest; eat good food; drink a lot of water; and dress for the weather.  Have a great day. I hope to be back tomorrow.

february 3

JOURNAL TITLE:

Describe a moment when you were alone and no one was asking you for something or telling you what to do.  How did it feel?  What did you think about?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. You tell me

HW:
This weekend you need to catch up on something for this course.  What is it?

the suspense is killing me

I'm about to post tomorrow's agenda.

But not everyone has their work on their blog.

So, for now I'll post two possibilities.

1. (if I see notes and remixes) A celebration of creativity, Q & A about Chapter 3 with me, and launching into Chapter 4.

Or.

2. (if I don't see notes and remixes) A test on Chapters 1, 2, and 3.  A test that you should've started studying for.  A test that will hurt if you're not ready.

I don't like the idea of #2.  Please don't make me go with #2.  Please. 

february 2

JOURNAL TOPIC:

Up to you.  Write about whatever is on your mind this morning.  See if you can take that jumble of thoughts and feelings we call consciousness and make any sense of it whatsoever.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Finish reading Chapter 3 and post your notes -- I'll be happy to start class with Q & A tomorrow (or even answer questions in the comments to this post today)
3. Remix something from Chapter 3 and post to your blog (title: GATSBY CHAPTER 3 REMIX)

If you need ideas for the remix, collaborate.  If you need to remind yourself of what a remix is, have a look at the video that started our conversation.

february 1

JOURNAL TOPIC: [today's tunes: (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party) by the Beastie Boys; "Ain't Nothin But A Party" by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band]

Why do people throw and attend parties?  Given what you know so far, why do you think Gatsby threw the one we started reading about yesterday?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Chapter 3
3. Remix review/prep for tomorrow

IND/HW: Post your notes on Chapter 3 to your blog (title: GATSBY NOTES 3)

are you [now] within the sound of this blog?

Comment in the next five minutes (by 9:01 PM PST) and get credit for a brilliant idea.  Whether you have one or not.

january 31

JOURNAL TOPIC: [today's tunes: "Rearviewmirror" by Pearl Jam]

At the end of Chapter 2 we encounter a harsh moment between Tom and Myrtle.  We've already encountered a few harsh moments between characters who have money, time, and the lifestyles we generally associate with being easy on ourselves and others, not hard.  Why do you suppose some people are angry or mean toward themselves and others, even their loved ones, even when they appear to "have it all"?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. A word about thesis statements
3. Finish Chapter 2 and get into Chapter 3