From chainsaws to old people teaching……

The reading was interesting; it showed very different types of writing from social equalities to a concerned citizen living in the mountains who is worried about social disintegration. Each article had their own type of message and way it was delivered. For example the thing that captured my attention in walking the line was the picture of the Tentons and the Snake River. Firstly it gave me the impression of this article talking about humans and their relationship with nature (a long shot I know…I am an optimist and damn proud of it!). However I was surprised that he was more concerned about social collapse while at the same time he was buying ammunition and chainsaw blades…doesn’t that just promote the idea of social collapse? Hmmm….maybe he is preparing for the imminent zombie invasion as depicted in Resident Evil or as depicted in 'Zombie Animals'.

I really liked the article about the Kupuna in Hawaii and the Department of Education. The reason I liked it was due to the fact that I know someone who is considered a Kupuna. Even though I am not Hawaiian I was raised by her, her husband and their family and have been apart of their Hawaiian traditions and parties. I am considered by them Hawaiian, even though I am Mexican. By stating it was about Kupuna’s in Hawaii I was urged to read this (Ethos). How they wanted to remove the kupuna program despite the fact Hawaii is a very family orientated island made my blood boil (Pathos). Finally how the writer explained logically his stance and allowing me to follow his every step was interesting (Logos).