Unconsciously it is easy to use many of the ten tropes. I find that past writings are full of similes, hyperbole, metaphors and everything in between. For example, writing my first college essay I wrote about water rights in southern Colorado. In my essay, I explained how "water rights flow like water, even though it dries up before it reaches the majority of citizens in southern Colorado". This, and many other examples, are my rhetorical skills coming to life.
It is really cool to see how unconsciously I used some of the tropes that have been studied for centuries. Now that I consciously thinking about improving my writing and communication skills, I can perfect these tools. It's funny, back when I didn't know that I was even using ancient rhetorical asset, I was so mixed up! What I mean by that is, My wording was ugly! I had words mixed into sentences that made no sense and my whole idea was jammed into a run-on-sentence(remember learning about those in sixth grade?!). Now learning about the importance of consciously thinking about my writing has helped me develop ideas and make successful arguments. Awesome.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Rhetorical Activities #4
There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love. This is from "Letter from Birmingham Jail," April 16, 1963 from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The focus on the content of this short simple sentence is a rhetorical gold mine. He describes the power and importance, by colorfully illustrating the cause and effect of love and disappointment. This point, as well with many other examples, is supported by some of the tropes.
In fact, many great speakers use the ten tropes, which have become standard throughout history. Listening to Barack Obama blows me away! Now with the help of English 340, I know why. Great speakers have studied the art-as well as the science- of speaking. This study in rhetoric can not ignore tropes. Tropes include onomatopoeia, anonmasia, metonymy, periphasis, hyperbation, hyperbloe, synecdoche, catachresis, metaphor, and allegory. Through these figures, one can become successful in the art of communication.
The reason behind a powerful speech has always resonated with me. In fact, I never understood why I got shivers down my spine every time I heard people like Martin Luther King and Barack Obama speek. The reason behind my goosebumps is the simple fact that language is power. People that use this art are in return, powerful people. Through my studies, I have gained some important tools in my own rhetoric. Now that I can recognize tropes, I can use them to my advantage... One day I will become a powerful person too! =)
In fact, many great speakers use the ten tropes, which have become standard throughout history. Listening to Barack Obama blows me away! Now with the help of English 340, I know why. Great speakers have studied the art-as well as the science- of speaking. This study in rhetoric can not ignore tropes. Tropes include onomatopoeia, anonmasia, metonymy, periphasis, hyperbation, hyperbloe, synecdoche, catachresis, metaphor, and allegory. Through these figures, one can become successful in the art of communication.
The reason behind a powerful speech has always resonated with me. In fact, I never understood why I got shivers down my spine every time I heard people like Martin Luther King and Barack Obama speek. The reason behind my goosebumps is the simple fact that language is power. People that use this art are in return, powerful people. Through my studies, I have gained some important tools in my own rhetoric. Now that I can recognize tropes, I can use them to my advantage... One day I will become a powerful person too! =)
Thursday, March 11, 2010
How Often?
Because I said so... Not good evidence, Not any more. Unforgettably, this type of evidence is used too often with my friends and family. They use there ethos to over ride any attempts to contradict their authority. The irony is, without data, extrinsic proofs, or the use of antithesis, they loose their credibility as a leader and as an authoritative figure. Why? These attributes are essential to making a meaningful proposition.
Contradictory to the fact that proofs, data and testimonies are good tools to use in propositions, they are not popular in modern rhetoric. Many people forgo these qualities and simply use fallacies to support their argument. Some how the art of argument and propositions have been lost throughout the generations.
Noticing how much I have learned and grown throughout my college career. Recently, I looked back on my scholarship essays that I have submitted to various organizations. I have noticed a huge difference between my reasoning in 2006 and now in 2010. Back when I was in high school, I did not know how to convey myself as a deserving student for a scholarship. Now, I utilize my knowledge that I gained in my college career. I have written a better essay and increased my chance of getting a scholarship.
In conclusion, being able to write an effective proposition is an asset. One should be encouraged to write effectively, and it should be reworded. I am being reworded by getting scholarships and doing well in school. These attributes are often over looked by modern rhetoricians, and it is truly unfortunate.
Contradictory to the fact that proofs, data and testimonies are good tools to use in propositions, they are not popular in modern rhetoric. Many people forgo these qualities and simply use fallacies to support their argument. Some how the art of argument and propositions have been lost throughout the generations.
Noticing how much I have learned and grown throughout my college career. Recently, I looked back on my scholarship essays that I have submitted to various organizations. I have noticed a huge difference between my reasoning in 2006 and now in 2010. Back when I was in high school, I did not know how to convey myself as a deserving student for a scholarship. Now, I utilize my knowledge that I gained in my college career. I have written a better essay and increased my chance of getting a scholarship.
In conclusion, being able to write an effective proposition is an asset. One should be encouraged to write effectively, and it should be reworded. I am being reworded by getting scholarships and doing well in school. These attributes are often over looked by modern rhetoricians, and it is truly unfortunate.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Using live animals in experiments and product testing is an issue that stirs up a lot of emotion. Animal testing is an issue that continues to be debated and talked about. Many people are aware of this issue and I think that this is a good example of a rhetorical situation, and it should be examined. There are legitimate arguments on both sides of the issue, and reasons for their opposition. One reason for the opposition is the fact that the evidence from opposing sides is the product of different proofs. Logic and emotion act like game pieces in a giant match of chess. Who are the players in this game of chess? Logical proofs V.S. emotional proofs. With Testimonials V.S. statics, varieties of examples appear and are used to defend the opinions of the speaker. There have been many times this issue has been argued and people still continue to try to reach stasis on this issue. Here are some possible responses that the opposing sides might come up with.
Logical Proof Emotional Proof
Cost effective Animal abuse
Safety to humans Inhumane
Secure Morally wrong
I can see both sides of the issue. I can also see how these issues could end up being a tie. Personally, I hate to see any animal in pain or distress, so I am against animal testing. If I wanted to persuade an audience in which their opinion is differs from mine, I would argue with strong pathos. I would first let them know that I understand their evidence and I respected their ideas on the issue. The purpose in any argument is to find truth, so it is not good to burn any bridges. I would first show them that I understand their stance by presenting some information that they might bring up. This way, I can draw them in but then later refute their claims. Then I would hit them hard to refute their claims. Having a plan is a necessary asset in any argument.
It is important to take your time when making a claim that you are willing to stand behind 100 percent. The way to make a solid claim is by listening and understanding the audience. This takes time and intelligence, but the end result is successfully persuading someone. By showing respect and a genuine attitude to learn, one can open themselves to many opportunities to learn and become a better person.
Logical Proof Emotional Proof
Cost effective Animal abuse
Safety to humans Inhumane
Secure Morally wrong
I can see both sides of the issue. I can also see how these issues could end up being a tie. Personally, I hate to see any animal in pain or distress, so I am against animal testing. If I wanted to persuade an audience in which their opinion is differs from mine, I would argue with strong pathos. I would first let them know that I understand their evidence and I respected their ideas on the issue. The purpose in any argument is to find truth, so it is not good to burn any bridges. I would first show them that I understand their stance by presenting some information that they might bring up. This way, I can draw them in but then later refute their claims. Then I would hit them hard to refute their claims. Having a plan is a necessary asset in any argument.
It is important to take your time when making a claim that you are willing to stand behind 100 percent. The way to make a solid claim is by listening and understanding the audience. This takes time and intelligence, but the end result is successfully persuading someone. By showing respect and a genuine attitude to learn, one can open themselves to many opportunities to learn and become a better person.
Motivational e-mail
Ineffective E-mail
To whom it may concern,
I am writing you today because of the overwhelming feedback I have received from our customers concerning our customer service. You are not doing your job well enough. You need to use more care when speaking with our customers. You are losing this companies money by acting like a nincompoop. Do you understand me? You are responsible for the well being of this company, but your lack of common sense is running us into the ground. If you don’t care about your future, at least have the decency to not ruin ours. I understand things may be tough for you, it sounds hard being poor. You need to get past your misfortune and start producing people.
Now, I am going out of town for a few days. The family and I are getting away from the cold for a while and going to my private beach house in Florida. When I get back, things better be better. This company’s destruction will be entirely your fault if you keep doing what you are doing. Do I make myself clear? Grow up people.
Have a good day!
Andy Fox
CEO
To whom it may concern,
I am writing you today because of the overwhelming feedback I have received from our customers concerning our customer service. You are not doing your job well enough. You need to use more care when speaking with our customers. You are losing this companies money by acting like a nincompoop. Do you understand me? You are responsible for the well being of this company, but your lack of common sense is running us into the ground. If you don’t care about your future, at least have the decency to not ruin ours. I understand things may be tough for you, it sounds hard being poor. You need to get past your misfortune and start producing people.
Now, I am going out of town for a few days. The family and I are getting away from the cold for a while and going to my private beach house in Florida. When I get back, things better be better. This company’s destruction will be entirely your fault if you keep doing what you are doing. Do I make myself clear? Grow up people.
Have a good day!
Andy Fox
CEO
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Progymnasmata: #3 pg. 193
An encomium to rhetoric
Rhetoric, speaking, talking, communication all has many things in common. What is the most upsetting commonality? Rhetoric is the most underestimated tool we have as humans.
Verbal and written communication is always around us. From the television to the newspapers, to cell phones and computers, we are surrounded by letters, symbols and sounds that are controlling our lives. We use language in so many different ways, we often take for granted the awesome tool we possess.
Most people use rhetoric all the time. They communicate in many different ways and they all use rhetoric in some form. The problem arises when people start forgetting the power of rhetoric and they underestimate what influence they have. Language and writing is extremely important. The ability to communicate and use rhetoric is what makes us who we are.
I can remember the time when I was a teenager and I got extremely ill with tonsillitis. This infection targeted my tonsils and caused them to inflame so much that I could not speak. During this time I was battling an infection as well as trying to break the threshold of communication boundaries. I felt trapped because I could not express myself through speech.
Now that I am over my infection, I often look back on the times where I was bed stricken. I am grateful that I can open my moth and tell someone how you are feeling. I never understood how lucky we are until I saw how difficult things could be. Some people lost their ability to speak, but they still can tell you how much of an asset rhetoric actually is.
I know now the importance of communication. As humans we should embrace our abilities and tools of rhetoric. By being educated and using language for good we will take advantage of opportunities and separate ourselves as being leaders. Rhetoric opens doors that other things cannot. By simply paying attention to what sounds come out of our mouths to the things our hands write on paper, we can use the remarkable power we possess.
Rhetoric, speaking, talking, communication all has many things in common. What is the most upsetting commonality? Rhetoric is the most underestimated tool we have as humans.
Verbal and written communication is always around us. From the television to the newspapers, to cell phones and computers, we are surrounded by letters, symbols and sounds that are controlling our lives. We use language in so many different ways, we often take for granted the awesome tool we possess.
Most people use rhetoric all the time. They communicate in many different ways and they all use rhetoric in some form. The problem arises when people start forgetting the power of rhetoric and they underestimate what influence they have. Language and writing is extremely important. The ability to communicate and use rhetoric is what makes us who we are.
I can remember the time when I was a teenager and I got extremely ill with tonsillitis. This infection targeted my tonsils and caused them to inflame so much that I could not speak. During this time I was battling an infection as well as trying to break the threshold of communication boundaries. I felt trapped because I could not express myself through speech.
Now that I am over my infection, I often look back on the times where I was bed stricken. I am grateful that I can open my moth and tell someone how you are feeling. I never understood how lucky we are until I saw how difficult things could be. Some people lost their ability to speak, but they still can tell you how much of an asset rhetoric actually is.
I know now the importance of communication. As humans we should embrace our abilities and tools of rhetoric. By being educated and using language for good we will take advantage of opportunities and separate ourselves as being leaders. Rhetoric opens doors that other things cannot. By simply paying attention to what sounds come out of our mouths to the things our hands write on paper, we can use the remarkable power we possess.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
COMMON-PLACE #1
(Prologue): Since the beginning of time, bulling in schools has been a problem. There have been many policies and rules put in place to stop the stressful environment that surround schools. The policy enforcers and teachers should be held responsible for any bulling that is happening in there school.
(CONTRARY): Many actions have been taken against bulling, the most popular being the zero tolerance policies that many schools implement. These policies are an indicator that bulling is a recognized threat in schools and action needs to be taken against it. These actions are the responsibility of teachers and staff of the schools. After all, They are the professionals that work with the kids every day for an academic school year.
(EXPOSITION): The issue is understandably too difficult to concur. Many teachers have felt the pressure of deadlines and statistics from the school system. These teachers choose not to let the issue of bulling be a priority. They are letting problems slip away from important topics, and therefore they are letting a lot of children down by ignoring them.
(COMPARISON): The doer of bad deeds is awful, but the one who ignores it is even worse. Teachers that turn the other cheek are continuing the vicious cylce of bulling.
(INTENTION): Children that bully know no better. The ignorance in children is apparent and obvious. Professional staff, teachers and administrators on the other hand, have no excuse. They know the consequences of their actions, but they still fail to do anything about it. The childrens misbehavior can be excused, the adults neglect can not be tolerated.
(DIGRESSION): Having a busy schedule is not an excuse either. Paid processionals need to be aware of what is going on right under their noses. Most of the teachers have a good understanding of what is happening in their classrooms, but they don't have the stamina to do anything about it.
(REJECTION OF PITY): Some might conform to the teacher and agree that their job is difficult. Some may believe that teachers after all are humans too, and they simply are doing the best they can. Well that doesn't cut it. Children are going through psychological damage everyday that could permanently impact their future. Trying simply is not enough when children are being tortured at school ever day.
(LEGALITY): If children can be severely punished for fighting at school, than so should the professionals that didn't stop it.
(JUSTICE): So therefore, staff that could have stopped it (teachers, administrators ect.) should undertake punishments that have the same magnitude to the children that get in trouble. These could be pay cuts, suspension or write ups.
(ADVANTAGE): Professionals will take the issue of bulling more seriously, and schools will be a better, safer environment for students to learn in. There will be long tem benefits as well as short term, with success being a constant option for everyone involved.
(POSSIBILITY): It is easy to point fingers at children. There ignorance acts a synonym for innocence, but when they turn to bulling, they are looked at as being bad. They do not know any better, because although they are not innocent, they are still ignorant to the issue that surrounds them. Professionals are not, and it is up to the government to hold them accountable, and make decision based changes that will make our school system safer.
(Prologue): Since the beginning of time, bulling in schools has been a problem. There have been many policies and rules put in place to stop the stressful environment that surround schools. The policy enforcers and teachers should be held responsible for any bulling that is happening in there school.
(CONTRARY): Many actions have been taken against bulling, the most popular being the zero tolerance policies that many schools implement. These policies are an indicator that bulling is a recognized threat in schools and action needs to be taken against it. These actions are the responsibility of teachers and staff of the schools. After all, They are the professionals that work with the kids every day for an academic school year.
(EXPOSITION): The issue is understandably too difficult to concur. Many teachers have felt the pressure of deadlines and statistics from the school system. These teachers choose not to let the issue of bulling be a priority. They are letting problems slip away from important topics, and therefore they are letting a lot of children down by ignoring them.
(COMPARISON): The doer of bad deeds is awful, but the one who ignores it is even worse. Teachers that turn the other cheek are continuing the vicious cylce of bulling.
(INTENTION): Children that bully know no better. The ignorance in children is apparent and obvious. Professional staff, teachers and administrators on the other hand, have no excuse. They know the consequences of their actions, but they still fail to do anything about it. The childrens misbehavior can be excused, the adults neglect can not be tolerated.
(DIGRESSION): Having a busy schedule is not an excuse either. Paid processionals need to be aware of what is going on right under their noses. Most of the teachers have a good understanding of what is happening in their classrooms, but they don't have the stamina to do anything about it.
(REJECTION OF PITY): Some might conform to the teacher and agree that their job is difficult. Some may believe that teachers after all are humans too, and they simply are doing the best they can. Well that doesn't cut it. Children are going through psychological damage everyday that could permanently impact their future. Trying simply is not enough when children are being tortured at school ever day.
(LEGALITY): If children can be severely punished for fighting at school, than so should the professionals that didn't stop it.
(JUSTICE): So therefore, staff that could have stopped it (teachers, administrators ect.) should undertake punishments that have the same magnitude to the children that get in trouble. These could be pay cuts, suspension or write ups.
(ADVANTAGE): Professionals will take the issue of bulling more seriously, and schools will be a better, safer environment for students to learn in. There will be long tem benefits as well as short term, with success being a constant option for everyone involved.
(POSSIBILITY): It is easy to point fingers at children. There ignorance acts a synonym for innocence, but when they turn to bulling, they are looked at as being bad. They do not know any better, because although they are not innocent, they are still ignorant to the issue that surrounds them. Professionals are not, and it is up to the government to hold them accountable, and make decision based changes that will make our school system safer.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Some Brilliant Title
Ok, the rhetorical activities asked you to write an analysis on an article that you find in the community news paper. They specifically said to look for this article in the editorial page, and I found a weird one. The book prompts you to ask yourself all sorts of scholarly questions about this article you are reading and find determine the sasis of the argument. In Latin, the term stasis means “stand”, in the terms that you have a stand on an issue. According to the book, stasis can be thought of as equilibrium of reason. The idea of stasis has been jarred around with argument so much that it has a dirty name. Stasis is an issue that is deeper than it appears at first glance. The article I read is a perfect example.
My article sounds more like some one had a bad day. This article takes place in a familiar rhetorical situation, his office. An author gets on to the computer and decided to rant about his co-worker. I personally don’t think the author went about it the right way. His thesis was that people were ruining his job. In the article, he jumps into the issue and does not have any copia, instead he seems to tiptoe around details until he finds himself able to elaborate on his opinions. He seems to be attacking these people, without bothering to make sense. He complains about people he works with, and he calls them “busybodies”. He nags about these busybodies and how they have ruined a lot for him. He lacks evidence, poise, and most importantly, conviction. He sounds like a fast talking teenager with kairos problems.
He must have had a few bad days because he writes about it to the Pueblo Chiften! This well known news paper is seen by many in the Pueblo community. The tone of this article and publicity it’s getting shows that this man was treated badly and he wants to fight back. I feel that his is fighting back on a good war, he is taking action against a social norm that haunts us all. I feel that he is fighting what many fight everyday. Acceptance and fellowship are all things we need and desire, and when people don’t get it, they take actions, just like in this morning’s article.
The man writing this article is merely writing from emotion, nothing more. It sounds like he had a bad day (like we all do) and its dealing with it in his own way. Could he have worded it better? Who knows, the bottom line is it makes him feel better. This assignment has made me realize that the everyday issues are often times a part of a very large stasis picture. The small things annoy us, we forgive them, but we have to realize that we all feel that same pressure. I guess we all find our own ways.
Ok, the rhetorical activities asked you to write an analysis on an article that you find in the community news paper. They specifically said to look for this article in the editorial page, and I found a weird one. The book prompts you to ask yourself all sorts of scholarly questions about this article you are reading and find determine the sasis of the argument. In Latin, the term stasis means “stand”, in the terms that you have a stand on an issue. According to the book, stasis can be thought of as equilibrium of reason. The idea of stasis has been jarred around with argument so much that it has a dirty name. Stasis is an issue that is deeper than it appears at first glance. The article I read is a perfect example.
My article sounds more like some one had a bad day. This article takes place in a familiar rhetorical situation, his office. An author gets on to the computer and decided to rant about his co-worker. I personally don’t think the author went about it the right way. His thesis was that people were ruining his job. In the article, he jumps into the issue and does not have any copia, instead he seems to tiptoe around details until he finds himself able to elaborate on his opinions. He seems to be attacking these people, without bothering to make sense. He complains about people he works with, and he calls them “busybodies”. He nags about these busybodies and how they have ruined a lot for him. He lacks evidence, poise, and most importantly, conviction. He sounds like a fast talking teenager with kairos problems.
He must have had a few bad days because he writes about it to the Pueblo Chiften! This well known news paper is seen by many in the Pueblo community. The tone of this article and publicity it’s getting shows that this man was treated badly and he wants to fight back. I feel that his is fighting back on a good war, he is taking action against a social norm that haunts us all. I feel that he is fighting what many fight everyday. Acceptance and fellowship are all things we need and desire, and when people don’t get it, they take actions, just like in this morning’s article.
The man writing this article is merely writing from emotion, nothing more. It sounds like he had a bad day (like we all do) and its dealing with it in his own way. Could he have worded it better? Who knows, the bottom line is it makes him feel better. This assignment has made me realize that the everyday issues are often times a part of a very large stasis picture. The small things annoy us, we forgive them, but we have to realize that we all feel that same pressure. I guess we all find our own ways.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The simple saying by Isocrates
"The root of education is bitter, but sweet are its fruits"-Isocrates
Isocrates is the man. A simple sentence can describe so much, if said by the right people. Isocrates knows how to admire art. He shows his composure while he delivers ground braking ideas. On the other hand he doesn't lack charisma or energy while saying such great things.
Once faced with the begining of education, a student undergoes many obstacles. Sometimes those obstacles can set a person so far down that it could ruin a person. Isocrates gives hope and light into his readers. He promises light at the end of the tunnel. The great thinker Isocrates gives us hope that we are all in this for a reason. With his simple quote he frees us from all doubt when he says "sweet are its fruits".
One must ask, why would Isocrates tell us about education? Why would he even bring up that the root of education is a negative thing? Couldn't he just say that education is wonderful and that's that? I believe that Isocrates knows better. I think he knows what it is like without an education. Thinking about Isocrates, im sure he had an extremely different kairos than I have today, but how much does that make us different? He is trying to make sense of the world while I am looking for a road that's paved. My point is, he knows what its like to live in a normal society. Before he got famous, he was making a living doing what he could. This is why he said this quote. This is why he gives it to us straight. I think Isocrates knew how to talk to us, and then promise a bright future.
On the other hand, education is found in many different places. I learned how to read graffiti by walking the streets of Denver. I learned that not everyone thinks farts are as funny as I do while ridding public transportation. So don't believe that someone that hasn't graduated high school is dumb for one minute, because before you know it you will be stuck in some place you can't get out of either and your whole world will turned upside down.
Let me bring your attention to my dad. He drooped out of college the first year he got there. Ever since he has been scrounging around looking for work. As a young adult he picked up a hammer started working in construction. He had horrible hours, cold winters hot summers, all the while pounding away at nails in wood. My dad, Andy has been doing this for years now, and it is starting to catch up to him. His aces and pains are hard for even me to sit through, and his face plasters over with sweat and hard work. Some might say he is uneducated and therefore cannot teach anything. But they are wrong. My dad has taught me value, respect, love, integrity and honesty. He has made me into the man I am today and I am truly greatful for that.
Isocrates was dead on with his quote. I believe that I have lived through some of the bitterness that education has to offer, and I have tasted some of the sweetness that comes with education too. One great testimony that proves Isocrates point about preserverance is Nike. Nike is a clothing complany that has there own saying that is even simpler that Isocrates's saying. Just Do It. Simple. Like Isocrates, Nike is saying its going to be hard, but at the end there will be reward.
So, congratulations Isocrates, you have a timeless quote. It is timeless because of its truth. Looking on his ideas of perseverance and reward, the ideas will remain. Education will continue, and its all summed up nicley by my my man Isocrates.
Isocrates is the man. A simple sentence can describe so much, if said by the right people. Isocrates knows how to admire art. He shows his composure while he delivers ground braking ideas. On the other hand he doesn't lack charisma or energy while saying such great things.
Once faced with the begining of education, a student undergoes many obstacles. Sometimes those obstacles can set a person so far down that it could ruin a person. Isocrates gives hope and light into his readers. He promises light at the end of the tunnel. The great thinker Isocrates gives us hope that we are all in this for a reason. With his simple quote he frees us from all doubt when he says "sweet are its fruits".
One must ask, why would Isocrates tell us about education? Why would he even bring up that the root of education is a negative thing? Couldn't he just say that education is wonderful and that's that? I believe that Isocrates knows better. I think he knows what it is like without an education. Thinking about Isocrates, im sure he had an extremely different kairos than I have today, but how much does that make us different? He is trying to make sense of the world while I am looking for a road that's paved. My point is, he knows what its like to live in a normal society. Before he got famous, he was making a living doing what he could. This is why he said this quote. This is why he gives it to us straight. I think Isocrates knew how to talk to us, and then promise a bright future.
On the other hand, education is found in many different places. I learned how to read graffiti by walking the streets of Denver. I learned that not everyone thinks farts are as funny as I do while ridding public transportation. So don't believe that someone that hasn't graduated high school is dumb for one minute, because before you know it you will be stuck in some place you can't get out of either and your whole world will turned upside down.
Let me bring your attention to my dad. He drooped out of college the first year he got there. Ever since he has been scrounging around looking for work. As a young adult he picked up a hammer started working in construction. He had horrible hours, cold winters hot summers, all the while pounding away at nails in wood. My dad, Andy has been doing this for years now, and it is starting to catch up to him. His aces and pains are hard for even me to sit through, and his face plasters over with sweat and hard work. Some might say he is uneducated and therefore cannot teach anything. But they are wrong. My dad has taught me value, respect, love, integrity and honesty. He has made me into the man I am today and I am truly greatful for that.
Isocrates was dead on with his quote. I believe that I have lived through some of the bitterness that education has to offer, and I have tasted some of the sweetness that comes with education too. One great testimony that proves Isocrates point about preserverance is Nike. Nike is a clothing complany that has there own saying that is even simpler that Isocrates's saying. Just Do It. Simple. Like Isocrates, Nike is saying its going to be hard, but at the end there will be reward.
So, congratulations Isocrates, you have a timeless quote. It is timeless because of its truth. Looking on his ideas of perseverance and reward, the ideas will remain. Education will continue, and its all summed up nicley by my my man Isocrates.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Kindness 101
4.
The shattering of glass, the crumbling of concrete, the screams of frightened people. These sounds where heard, and lives were lost last week. On Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake. Many people went from carrying on an average day to complete devastation within minutes. Although the earthquake hit many miles away, the whole world has felt its aftershock. In kindness 101, it is known that people should give a helping hand when ever possible. People in Haiti need our help. Any contributions are helpful, and greatly appreciated. Log on to MSNBC.com and donate
The shattering of glass, the crumbling of concrete, the screams of frightened people. These sounds where heard, and lives were lost last week. On Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake. Many people went from carrying on an average day to complete devastation within minutes. Although the earthquake hit many miles away, the whole world has felt its aftershock. In kindness 101, it is known that people should give a helping hand when ever possible. People in Haiti need our help. Any contributions are helpful, and greatly appreciated. Log on to MSNBC.com and donate
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