English 101

In Brooke’s text wrestling essay, “The Problem With Muzak” it is clear the main idea of the article. Although it could be expanded and further explained. Such as, how does Spotify favor larger record labels over smaller, independent ones? Or what were the algorithms and why were they created for retail stores? You get the […]

In “The Problem with Muzak,” Liz Pelly argues that Spotify is taking over the success and recognition that labels deserve; Pelly explains that the playlists Spotify is so popularly known for are created algorithmically and to tie in with ‘moods’ taking interest away from artists/labels themselves; Spotify is attempting to replace labels. As Pelly tries […]

While editing my memoir from my rough draft and to my final draft, I actually decided to rewrite my memoir completely. I often in the past would just quickly revise and fix minor mistakes in my rough drafts; not making the rough draft much different from the final draft. I decided to read over my […]

  “Everyone gather together and give me a big smile!!!” I can assume that nearly anyone and everyone can vividly picture a scenario exactly like I described… unfortunately. Family gatherings, holidays, your first day of school, etc. *click* *click* *flash* “Just one more!” Though the process can be almost painful; a picture is definitely worth […]

“The Maker’s Eye” begins by talking about and comparing the differences between amateurs and professionals in writing. Professionals will look at rough drafts as guidelines rather than a writing that will just need touch ups. They would go back and rewrite a new draft, using the rough draft only as a guide which actually surprised […]

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-we-need-art-4-arguments-fereniki-kantartzi In the article “What is art for?”  the author discusses all of the different meanings of art and what it does for people. The author describes art as the variety of ways and activities that someone expresses themselves whether it’s visually, performing, etc. Art has been used in education, teaching kids lessons and different […]

Ever since I was a child I always had a love and a passion for art and music….. At 5 years old I would be standing on my living room table screaming “I’m going to be the next American Idol!” as the show played in the background and my family surrounding. For whatever reason it […]

Do What You Love In this memoir the writer (Tony Hawk) talks about their “job”…. skateboarding. He explains how your career does not always need to be what others consider to be ‘acceptable’ and ‘touchable’. If you have a dream, you strive for that dream, for happiness. It does not need to make you rich […]

My hometown was a magnificent place to grow up…many familiar, welcoming faces, gorgeous waters, and lots to explore. Laci took pride in her eccentric style, she had her very own ‘look’ which made never failed to urge people to turn their heads. Mr.Brown was most definitely not the best teacher i’ve ever had…he never seemed […]

As a writer, especially in school, there has always seemed to be a guideline that had to be followed, as they discuss in “Ten Ways To Think About Writing”. There seems to be constant rules, or rights or wrongs when it comes to writing….paragraphs must be a certain lengths, no repeating yourself, no this and […]