Blog 6 - Frey Lied

I absolutely cannot believe what went on here. Ya know, I heard bits and pieces of his story and honestly, could not relate until I had it in my lap face to face. He came into peoples lives and not only destroyed them but destroyed his own in the process. The man is completely ruined. I am floored!!

Blog 8 - Revise my Personal essay

I will be revising my personal essay as that just hits the home of others much more clearly than the other. I will revise it by using the information and the advice given to me by our professor and include some clear scenes and less information that is not quite needed.

Blog 5- What is my personal essay about, audience, etc.

My essay is about my foundational values. My traditional ways, morals and values are those that were set forth very early on in my childhood. My audience is anyone that will listen, but primarily young adults that perhaps are not yet married. I hope you can learn at least one little thing from this, I have learned plenty!

Blog 10 - Literary Journalism Piece

My topic is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It is probably better known as Lou Gehrigs Disease. ALS is a neuromuscular disease which attacks the motor neurons making even the simplest movements of walking, speaking and gesturing impossible. Ultimately, the body becomes paralyzed, yet through it all, the mind remains unaffected. My Aunt JoAnn suffered terribly with this disease and has since passed. I have dedicated a part of my life and the lives of many of my family members and friends to fight this horrific debilitating disease. We have a walk every year and have been members of ALS Association for many years. The association helped my aunt with anything and everything she needed during this torture she was going through. I dont even know how I will even get through this piece with hysterics, but I guess I will have to try...