Boo Radley

My Boo Radley would be learning about people with special needs. What I mean is learning about people with autism, down syndrome etc. When I was young, people with special needs scared because they were so different and often behaved in strange ways that I didn't understand. I thought that there was something wrong with them and I didn't know how to react.
About six years ago, my mom took a job with the Olympia School District Transition Program. This is a program for graduates in the district with special needs who are learning to be independent adults. She teaches them life skills and helps them support themselves in the community. For example, they learn how to ride the public bus, cook for themselves, buy groceries, and interact with other people. My mom is an amazing person with the gift of patience and that is key to working with special need students.
Learning about her job has shown me acceptance of other people. I have met many of her students and learned how to treat people like them with respect. This, in a way, has been my Boo Radley because it brought light to an area of life that I didn't understand. My mom has taught me that they are people too and they deserve respect and grace just like anyone else.

Assignment #1

I love to write. But the kind of writing that throws images into your mind and appeals to your senses. I love describing a mid-summer sunset, bright pink cherry blossoms, or the aroma of hot chocolate. I like to call myself an artist, but my paintbrush is a pen and my canvas a notebook. Writing is an art and I hope to refine my talent this year.
I also love to read. I can fall in love with pretty much any book if there is enough imagery. In my opinion, if someone bothers to write a book, they need to make it worth reading. It needs to captivate you with strong words and draw you in, making you unable to put it down. One example of this is Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury. There is nothing especially amazing in this book, there are no near-death experiences or adventures. It is simply about a young boy and his summer, the summer of 1928. But the imagery is beautiful. Ray Bradbury is an incredible author.
Anyone who reads my blog can expect to have my honest opinion about books or characters. Hopefully I can give my readers a new perspective about books and using description in writing. I think English is a four-year requirement for college because you use it in so many areas of your life, no matter what your job is. It teaches you to dive into a book and dig into the soul of the characters. Writing is a skill that will follow you throughout the rest of your life. Job applications require writing and in many jobs, reports are written. Having a solid foundation in English can give you a boost on your way to college and can help open many doors into your future.