I'm thinking of starting a news blog
I'd syndicate articles from different viewpts (CNN, Fox, Aljezeera -sp?-, BBC and NPR are my top ones), and write others about interesting local stuff
I wouldn't try to cover everything, I'm only 1 man but I'd write about things I find interesting.
also if ya'll have suggestions for stories I promise to do everything I can to cover them.
SUGGESTIONS ON THE BLOG TITTLE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
Here's my list of story ideas:
- continued coverage of the pirates (always)
- the swine flu, and where it is in our area, whose affected
-maybe and article on recognizing the symptoms of swine flu
-updates on the goings on in Palestine
-try and figure out what those protestors in England who shout "Down with capitalism" really are upset about
-Invisible Children, The Rescue, Loby Day, events and updates
-restaurant/ movie/ book/ music reviews
-the zombie walks (where when and "an hour in the life of a zombie)
-I REALLY want to do the march for MLK's birthday
-use my broken japanese ( i might recruit eliot for this one) to interview all the Elvis fans that come into memphis on his birth and death days
-features on interesting ppl I meet, if actually do meet anyone interesting (im inspired by the story of the reporter who wrote about the crazy genius homeless man he met)
-and of course articles on brand consiousness and their cheap alternatives
This would be an exercise to get myself to write better in the news format so all ranting would be confined to this blog, no doubt each blog will have it's companion ;)
(kudos to any to get the pop culture reference in my tittle)
Thursday, April 30, 2009
I'm not going to say I hate swine but I just might be eating bacon out of spite
I've been stuck for the last few days at home
none of my friends free from school
and piles of paperwork involving scholarships and job applications to give me warm fuzzies when I get lonley. Today I was finally going to get out of the house. Zoo with Becca, then some dress shopping with my mom and 98 yr old great grandmother. And then my dad called.
Last I heard swine flu was still in New York
until dad called me and told me it'd hit the only catholic church in Collierville
the church, the school and all its members are quarentined in their homes for the four day gestation period
God has some irony in him doesn't he?
not even sure how this thing is spread
all I know is it cost me a day at the zoo, a date with my boyfriend I haven't seen in a week, and
the Hannah Montana movie with my little cousin Hannah (I'm real choked up about that one, if you can't tell)
This settles it though. I'm never being a vegetarian.
none of my friends free from school
and piles of paperwork involving scholarships and job applications to give me warm fuzzies when I get lonley. Today I was finally going to get out of the house. Zoo with Becca, then some dress shopping with my mom and 98 yr old great grandmother. And then my dad called.
Last I heard swine flu was still in New York
until dad called me and told me it'd hit the only catholic church in Collierville
the church, the school and all its members are quarentined in their homes for the four day gestation period
God has some irony in him doesn't he?
not even sure how this thing is spread
all I know is it cost me a day at the zoo, a date with my boyfriend I haven't seen in a week, and
the Hannah Montana movie with my little cousin Hannah (I'm real choked up about that one, if you can't tell)
This settles it though. I'm never being a vegetarian.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I told them
I think I have some of the best parents in the world.
Not that the beginning was easy.
When I finally managed the words, "I-want-join-the-catholic-church" out of my mouth my Dad got up and left to the room to keep from shouting.
Then he came back and gave the expected talking-at
a few Protestant tall tales about Catholics came out
my mother told me not to send my kids to a Catholic school or they'll get raped
but all in all it was less than I'd expected.
The first two days weren't fun. Every now and then they would try bring up another superstition about the Church but they weren't hard to refute. It was like walking on ice and every time they said my name I cringed expecting an attack. At one point I got really angry with them about it but we all talked it out then. They told me they'd love me no matter what, and that they wouldn't always be in shock like this. I think once the shock has worn off we'll be able to talk about it freely.
I'm waiting for Gran to be done with her radiation treatments before I tell the rest of the family. I will, however, probably never tell my Great Grandmother (she's 95). My mother is certain it would kill her, and I don't even want to think what my vietnam veteran Uncle would do if he knew.
It wasn't easy and carefree this Esther but I think my family's going to be okay, and I am very grateful my parents didnt kick me out of the house.
In other news I think I'm going to sign up for the choir at the Catholic church in Collierville. That church is b-a-u-tiful by the way. I'm not a great singer but I'm ok, and I think singing in the choir will help me to transition to the Catholic form of worship.
My parents seem to think that I enjoy worshipping God at the Catholic church more, but the opposite is true. I've always worshiped God with singing and its hard to learn to worship any other way with as much fervor. What is drawing me to the Catholic church is it's dogma and doctrine which I believe is the most faithful to how Christ set up the church in the beginning. Everyday I learn somthing new and am reaffirmed that this was the right choice.
Forms of worship have to do with culture and cultural expression. Culture is no reason to leave or join anything, because with a little persistance you can learn one and drop another. Its awkward right now because I'm not used to praying with the same fervor as a Catholic who was born into the church but I know that with time I will learn. In the mean time though the choir will be a nice transition.
Not that the beginning was easy.
When I finally managed the words, "I-want-join-the-catholic-church" out of my mouth my Dad got up and left to the room to keep from shouting.
Then he came back and gave the expected talking-at
a few Protestant tall tales about Catholics came out
my mother told me not to send my kids to a Catholic school or they'll get raped
but all in all it was less than I'd expected.
The first two days weren't fun. Every now and then they would try bring up another superstition about the Church but they weren't hard to refute. It was like walking on ice and every time they said my name I cringed expecting an attack. At one point I got really angry with them about it but we all talked it out then. They told me they'd love me no matter what, and that they wouldn't always be in shock like this. I think once the shock has worn off we'll be able to talk about it freely.
I'm waiting for Gran to be done with her radiation treatments before I tell the rest of the family. I will, however, probably never tell my Great Grandmother (she's 95). My mother is certain it would kill her, and I don't even want to think what my vietnam veteran Uncle would do if he knew.
It wasn't easy and carefree this Esther but I think my family's going to be okay, and I am very grateful my parents didnt kick me out of the house.
In other news I think I'm going to sign up for the choir at the Catholic church in Collierville. That church is b-a-u-tiful by the way. I'm not a great singer but I'm ok, and I think singing in the choir will help me to transition to the Catholic form of worship.
My parents seem to think that I enjoy worshipping God at the Catholic church more, but the opposite is true. I've always worshiped God with singing and its hard to learn to worship any other way with as much fervor. What is drawing me to the Catholic church is it's dogma and doctrine which I believe is the most faithful to how Christ set up the church in the beginning. Everyday I learn somthing new and am reaffirmed that this was the right choice.
Forms of worship have to do with culture and cultural expression. Culture is no reason to leave or join anything, because with a little persistance you can learn one and drop another. Its awkward right now because I'm not used to praying with the same fervor as a Catholic who was born into the church but I know that with time I will learn. In the mean time though the choir will be a nice transition.
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