Pro Blogger- Brotha Buck

When we were told to read one of the two blogs written by an African American, I was immediately drawn to Brotha Buck's blog.  Not only is he a talented writer, he is a cartoonist.  I think that is a main reason why the majority of the class read his blog.  

Brotha Buck talks about issues from buying $70 popcorn from a Cub Scout to the presidential election.  I sat reading his blog for literally an hour.  His posts are easy to read, because they are short and sweet.  I noticed from the comments being left, that he has a strong connection with his audience.  Brotha Buck does not ask questions to lure in comments, instead his readers are interested in his everyday occurrences.  I think a lot of people can relate to Brotha Buck, that's why he gets several comments on his blog. He has a funny and sarcastic personality which makes his blog more enjoyable to read.  The pictures, videos, and cartoons included in his blog are hilarious.  

My attention was immediately grabbed.  After reading one post, I wanted to keep reading further and further.  His opinions may be controversial but they bring up good discussion amongst the readers.  Does anyone have any ideas how I can improve my blog?  What did u guys think of Brotha Buck's blog?  I know he has been blogging for awhile but I still think it is incredible how many comments he receives!                                

Revised Post...

I revised my Sleeps in Her Crown post.  I added another paragraph at the end, which asks the readers questions.  By doing so, I hope to receive more comments and feedback on my post!

Friends for the Rest of College?

Looking around at the girls I am hanging out with now, I wonder: who is still going to be my friend four years from now?  The fake smiles and the friendly greets have faded away and I have started to realize who my true friends are.  The girls that don't criticize my wardrobe but instead help me pick out my cute outfits.  The girls that don't always tell me what I want to hear, but provide me with great advice.  But most of all, the girls that respect my decisions.  Meaning the girls that aren't pressuring me.  I have become more comfortable on campus.  I am beginning to appreciate my surroundings more, realizing how lucky I am to be here at SMU.

I am curious to see how the rest of my year pans out.  Will the girls I am hanging out with now, be my friends next semester when rush comes?  It is weird to think that my group of friends may change in a couple months.  Has anyone thought about this?  I don't know about you, but it is kind of scaring me.  I hope that I find the girls that I am going to be friends with for the rest of my life.  Right now, I don't know if I have that.  

Comments...

I posted a comment on hunter01's blog under the topic titled Closed?

I posted a comment on greekgirl's blog about Going Home.

Triggering a Big Memory- The Titanic

Millvina Dean, a 96-year-old woman, is the last living survivor from the Titanic tragedy in 1912. Only 2 months old, she was put in a lifeboat with her mother as the Titanic sank. Her father was “among more than 1,500 who died”(CNN.com). They were riding the Titanic as steerage passengers hoping to make it safely to Kansas City, Missouri. Now Millivina lives in the “southern English city of Southhampton- Titanic’s home port-since she broke her hip two years ago”(CNN.com). Dean is auctioning off her Titanic memorabilia, in order to pay her nursing home fees. One key item she has is “a small wicker suitcase that was filled with clothes”(CNN.com). The auctioneer Andrew Aldridge commented that they “carried their little world in this suitcase”(CNN.com). According to the article, there were 2,200 passengers on board the Titanic; each one having a different story.
Although Dean doesn’t remember the sinking of the ship, she holds a few memorabilia items that remind her of her family during the 1912 tragedy.  She is selling"a part of her history" (video). It is probably hard for her to give up these items but it is benefiting her by paying for necessary hospital bills.
Dean was told about this tragedy when she was 8 years old, when her mother was getting remarried. This makes me wonder if anything tragic happened in my life, and I was just never told about it. There could be several memories that we don’t remember or that we were too young to comprehend. Often times memorabilia is the only thing helping us trigger our memory. For instance, my mom gave me pictures of my grandma and I, and I am just a toddler. Although I never knew my grandmother, I am able to look at the pictures and make up my own memories. I reflect and try and determine what my grandmother was like based on this memorabilia. Memorabilia can tell you a lot about a person. Does anyone have special memorabilia that they hold close to their heart? Check out the video of the last titanic survivor!

Sleeps in Her Crown

Kristen Pass, an 18 year old with Down syndrome, recently earned the title of homecoming queen. The crown is typically awarded to the popular cheerleader or the student council president, but this was not the case at Aledo High School. Kristen Pass is a loving teenage girl who always treats everyone fairly and is said to “always have a smile on her face”(ABC News). Carolyn Pass, the mother of Kristen, said, “there wasn't a dry eye to be seen”(ABC News) as Kristen was crowned the homecoming queen during halftime of the football game. When being interviewed, Kristen said she hasn’t taken off her crown yet and said she sleeps with it on.
This article is a heart- warming story and brings a big smile to my face. I knew a girl that had Down syndrome in high school, and she is the sweetest and one of the most genuine people I have ever met. People with Down syndrome shouldn’t be treated any differently than anyone else. According to the article, “down syndrome affects one in every 773 babies born each year, according to the National Down Syndrome Society, and occurs when a person has three, not two, copies of the 21st chromosome. According to Kristen’s family and peers she “treats peers like royalty" (ABC News). Kristen Pass deserves to wear the crown, because she is a special person both inside and out. Check out this video!! It is really worth watching. 

Has anyone worked with kids with disabilities?  I want everyone's feedback about how these persons are really something special.  If you have worked with kids with disabilities, what have you gained from the experience?  Also, did these special persons go to your high school?  I know we hosted a basketball game for the mentally challenged and the whole school came out to watch.  It made me so happy watching the big smiles on their faces as they realized the crowd was roaring for them.