ENGLISH 1A PROMPT

Write something.  Anything, below.  A story, a note to yourself, a thought… think of engaging readers, keeping them on the page.  Not selling, but genuine and heartfelt, TRUE, engagement.  This could take any form… enjoy your writing, enjoy the fact that you will attract readers, new friends, build community.  Not “followers”, but REAL interactions and…

Read More

ENGLISH 1A PROMPT

Samantha Irby approaches several ideas and realities in her essays. I would argue that there are two or maybe three topics which dominate her attitude and narrative. In your opinion, what are those topics, and in what THREE essays do you see them most? Please cite examples, and explain them. Thanks….. -pm

ENGLISH 1A PROMPT

Self-perception and estimation… How you see yourself… How does Irby tackle this topic?  What does she suggest to readers in terms of viewing one’s self, and reaching a consistency of true happiness?

ENGLISH 1A PROMPT

We all have things we want, and ways we wish out story to progress.  What do you do when things don’t occur they way you envisioned?  We’re human, so frustration, sadness, even anger is natural.  But you have to move past it eventually if you’re to reach what you seek.   How do you move…

Read More

note

The story compiles and shifts and composes new directed directions.

ENGLISH 1A ……

Happiness and being happy isn’t a product of or extension from perfection, I realize.  Not even sure balance has much to do with it.  More so, I see it as the dimension of self-peace… knowing your Beat, enjoying the character you are, and the story. Thoughts? (8/20/21)