Lovacores

This idea seems a little too idealistic to me. This health kick makes sense, and the locally grown food idea would be beneficial to the environment, but I do not think it will last. Many Americans are far too busy to uphold this sort of lifestyle. They do not have the time it takes to prepare entire meals from scratch every single day. In this article, it also talks about the inconvenience of seasonal foods. It takes a lot of planning to figure out which fruits and vegetables are in season and which ones are not, and it can make cooking far more difficult that just buying from the grocery store that carries them all year round. Rachel said, “A perfect example would be salsa fresca, which we normally use limes and cilantro in—both of which aren’t in season here when tomatoes, onions, and peppers are.” While this idea makes sense and could result in a very positive outcome, it is simply too much work for the average American. After a year of testing this lifestyle, Rachel and Tom decided to continue in this pattern of living, but it took them a long time to get to that position. They decided to make a few necessary adjustments to their plan, such as one restaurant visit a month, to fit their schedule, but they believe that his lifestyle is very beneficial to one’s health, wallet, community, and the rest of America.

Consumed

Wow. I don’t think there could have been better timing with this blog assignment. The past week and a half have been very stressful for me. As if school, homework, and other activities didn’t already consume the few hours I have in a day, my mom decided that she would leave town for TEN WHOLE DAYS. Granted, her reasons were legitimate, (my aunt had a baby) but I was not happy. Whenever my mom leaves for more than a day or two, all heck breaks loose. She is the one who tells us to pick up our things. She is the one who makes us dinner. She is the one who puts an end to any bickering between my siblings. She is the one who drives all of my siblings around to their various activities. You can see how she is a vital piece to our family puzzle. Since my dad works during the day, I was left to running the kids all over the place to and from piano practice, to culinary classes, and after school tutoring. Bring put in this position really makes me appreciate everything that my mother does for my family. I do not know how she does it. There simply are not enough hours in a day to accomplish everything on the list of things that needed to be done. At times I find myself drowning in school and homework, but I just need to step back and breathe. I do not take enough time out of my day to really enjoy myself. At the end of the day, I often regret the lack of variety in my day. When everyday is the same, one after the other, life becomes boring. Finding joy in everything tasks can change an entire day. I need to stop rushing from one thing to the next and truly enjoy where I am.

An Ambassador for His Species

One issue that has reoccurred over the past few years is whether or not great white sharks should be held in captivity. I believe that as long as the shark is not being harmed while in captivity, it is okay for them to be held in facilities such as the Monetary Bay Aquarium. Keeping an animal, like this shark, in a safe environment like this can be beneficial to both the shark and people. In an aquarium, this great white is not being exposed to the dangers of the open sea, and it is in an excellent setting for research. Great whites are misunderstood creatures, and in order to address this issue, they need to be researched and I believe that this is an ethical way to achieve this. The definition of an ambassador is “an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country.” While a shark is not necessarily a “diplomat” or from a “foreign country,” it is acting as a representative of it’s kind from a place that is different from where we live. Through the study of this shark, we can better understand others of this species and it’s natural environment. While I am not against the idea of this great white being held in this aquarium, I do believe it has its limits. According to past experiences, the other sharks that have been brought to the aquarium have not lasted over six and a half months, and have stayed for as short as eleven days. As long as the circumstances are right and safe, I believe that the captivity of this animal is fine.

UNITED States of America

I believe that Americans from the West Coast should step in to assist the citizens of the East Coast. No matter if the damage is great of minor, there will be damage and assistance will be necessary to try to prevent it. How can we call this country the United States of America if we are not truly united in times of great need? We have all seen the news reports of the devastating destruction caused by natural disasters such as hurricanes, and I’m sure that if we could have done something to lessen the pain and suffering created by the damage, we would have. Americans from the West Coast have that choice not. We have the opportunity to do something to help our fellow citizens of the United States. Any type of assistance, whether is be large or small, is appreciated by those affected by this hurricane on its way. Creating a hurricane-proof structure to cover all of the possible targets of Irene is impossible, but small step can be taken. sandbags to prevent flooding could be sent to the East. Things such as supplies to survive in the state of an emergency could be useful in this situation along with providing evacuees with a place to stay. I’m sure that if a serious condition such as this were to come our way, we would want all the help we can get. If we don’t step up now, how can we expect help when we need it most? We can’t. We need to live up to the name of our country: the United Sates of America.