Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Journal #24
PRETEND! The US is going to mandate one year of military service when citizens turn 20. This would not guarantee combat, but young men and women would need to serve for one year based on their abilities and education. For example, a journalism major may, after basic training, be sent to write for the USO newsletter in Quantico. An excellent science student may be sent to work for the Army Corp of Engineers to replenish beaches here in Atlantic County, NJ. Of course, many would simply service as soldiers. As a perk for this, all state colleges and universities would be free to all citizens. Would you support this initiative or not, why or why not?
Friday, January 11, 2013
Academy Award Nominated Short Films
Paperman by John Kahrs (Disney)
"The Longest Daycare" by Matt Groenig (Fox)
"Fresh Guacamole" by PES (Showtime)
"The Longest Daycare" by Matt Groenig (Fox)
"Fresh Guacamole" by PES (Showtime)
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Moral Perfection?
Our virtues worthy of pursuit:
1. Honesty: Truth for all! No cheating.
2. Compassion: Show kindness and concern for
3. Courage: Find occasion to step out of the "box" or your comfort zone.
4. Simplicity: Don't confuse your "wants" with your "needs"
5. Respect: Accord for all (deserving or not)
6. Confidence: Have strength in your convinctions. Faith in your actions.
7. Positivism: Make the best of what you have
8. Focus: Do what you say, say what you are going to do.
9. Patience: Be slow to anger. Take time for yourself and others.
1. Honesty: Truth for all! No cheating.
2. Compassion: Show kindness and concern for
3. Courage: Find occasion to step out of the "box" or your comfort zone.
4. Simplicity: Don't confuse your "wants" with your "needs"
5. Respect: Accord for all (deserving or not)
6. Confidence: Have strength in your convinctions. Faith in your actions.
7. Positivism: Make the best of what you have
8. Focus: Do what you say, say what you are going to do.
9. Patience: Be slow to anger. Take time for yourself and others.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
It's All About the Benjamins...WHAT?!
1. Which of Franklin's virtues are the most relevant today? Name 5 and provide reasons why.
2. What single virtue are today's American young people most lacking? One virtue and why.
3. Which virtue(s) is/are the most irrelevant to modern living? Why? Three virtues and why.
4. What's most missing? Are there virtues you would consider as missing from this list? In other words, what virtues of modern life would YOU add if YOU were trying to live by a similar virtue chart. At least 2 virtues and why (as many as 5).
Look deep into creepy, winking Franklin's one eye and put some very good thoughts behind these answers. One member of the modified family should record the dominant ideas from each discussion. (5 mins per question)
VOCAB TEST = Monday
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