Blog Post Assignment 4
Quote #1: "I could bear to listen to it only once each year, for all the memories of my mother playing it when I was a child." Chapter 16 page 264
1. A theme in the story, "Memories are priceless" can be supported by this quote.
2. This quote characterizes Cheryl because it shows how much her mother's memories mean to her.
Quote #2: "I'm with you always." Chapter 16 page 269
1. This quote characterizes Cheryl's mother by explaining to the reader that she didn't want her family to mourn over death. She told them this quote repeatedly to let them know that although she is dying, she will continue to be apart of them.
2. Earlier in the book, a theme that was recognized in the book was letting go and moving on. This quote indicates that Cheryl's mother wanted them to not have her death linger in their minds.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Blog post Assignment 3
Summary
In this article they are talking about the overall problem that people are coming to this trail unprepared. Each year more and more people are coming to the PCT. This means each year more and more people are coming unprepared. In this article they are trying to convince people to come to this trail prepared. If you know this trail is very vigorous and challenging why would you come unprepared? In this article it says that if you call in and you are hurt that it will not be a guarantee that they will come and help you {Although there are park rangers out there that will assist you}.It also states that you will not be their main priority if you call in saying that you are injured. You can not get ready for this trail in a week. This trail takes months of preparation and training to get ready for. So when going on this trail make sure you have everything you need when going on a long hike like this. This article says these are some of the things you may need when going on this trail, Bandages,a map,a compass, and things of that nature. Do not bring anything you do not need on this trail.
You can read more about this article at http://www.pcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/PCT_safety_Summer2014_Communicator.pdf?884c9e
In this article they are talking about the overall problem that people are coming to this trail unprepared. Each year more and more people are coming to the PCT. This means each year more and more people are coming unprepared. In this article they are trying to convince people to come to this trail prepared. If you know this trail is very vigorous and challenging why would you come unprepared? In this article it says that if you call in and you are hurt that it will not be a guarantee that they will come and help you {Although there are park rangers out there that will assist you}.It also states that you will not be their main priority if you call in saying that you are injured. You can not get ready for this trail in a week. This trail takes months of preparation and training to get ready for. So when going on this trail make sure you have everything you need when going on a long hike like this. This article says these are some of the things you may need when going on this trail, Bandages,a map,a compass, and things of that nature. Do not bring anything you do not need on this trail.
Interesting
It takes five days to get from Taka to Rocket Llama and the two mountains are right next to each other.Fact
Each year the number of people increases by 5%. The number of people come unprepared increases by 2% each year.
Question
If you are injured on this trail why would you not be their main priority? People safety should come first right?You can read more about this article at http://www.pcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/PCT_safety_Summer2014_Communicator.pdf?884c9e
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