Ben DeSoto Blog

Ben DeSoto showed our class the Daniel Pink video about corporate creation, etc. From that video, we learned about Atlassian, the Australian company that figured out "one day of autonomy produces things that never emerge." From this philosophy, please- in 10 to 15 sentences- discuss what you would do with 24 hours to work on something of your choice (with the goal/purpose of personal or community improvement). How could you use your unique talents and abilities to construct something for the greater good? Why? Think EMPATHY. Due Tuesday, 9/28, before class. Please include 2 prep phrases, 2 appositive phrases, and 2 participial phrases. Thank you!

This American Life: Mike's Life Blog

In 10-15 sentences, please react to Mike's life from class on Friday, 9/17. How did learning about Mike affect you? Did it make you feel differently about your situation? Please pick a subject that is relevant to Mike's story, expand it to a theme, and discuss how that theme might directly apply to your life. This may involve some empathy or sympathy: you decide which one.

Life Philosophy Blog

Using Sarah Adams' life philosophy essay as a model, please write and post your philosophy on life. Here is the link:

http://thisibelieve.org/essay/23/

Due Thursday, September 2, before class begins. Thanks!