Cade Posner

 Two Losses Georgian Folk Tales, by Marjory Wardrop (1894). I really enjoyed this story, it might even be my favorite for the whole semester. In this tale their is a scholar and a boat captain aboard a vessel. As a big storm approaches the captain barks out orders. The scholar can not understand him and after the storm passes asks the captain if he had ever learned to speak correctly. A few hours later an even stringer storm appears shrining a leak in the boat. The captain goes up to the scholar and ask if he knows how to swim. The scholar says no. The captain informs him that his crew and himself will swim ashore safely and he will die. He states he should have learned to swim instead of being able to speak correctly.  For me this story depicts todays world of being street smart vs book smart. In my opinion some of the smartest individuals in the world are actually street smart and have very little academic knowledge. Though a good balance of the two will lead one far in life.  Photo

The Story of the Fisherman The Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Andrew Lang and illustrated by H. J. Ford (1898).  This story focuses on a fisherman so old and so poor that he could scarcely manage to support his wife and three children. He went every day to fish very early, and each day he made a rule not to throw his nets more than four times. A large cloud of smoke appears after crying out to a Genie, a glass jar appears. A huge monster comes out, he begs for saving. The story basically goes on to where the Genie is going to kill the fisherman. Though the fisherman order the genie to tell him a story. The fisherman then plays a wonderful trick on the genie, which then transitions into the fisherman as storyteller, with the genie as his audience. This was a pretty confusing story to follow but I like when the little guy in stories wins. In this case the fisherman was able to overcome and end up not getting killed. It seems his life is much better now even after all his troubles.

 Siddhartha Leaves  The Life of Buddha by Andre Ferdinand Herold (1922). This story depicts the events that occurred between Siddhartha and a horse named Kanthaka. Siddhartha wanted to escape the city to seek friends, wealth, and life. He would be leaving both his father and his son. The horse he would be taking was his father's horse that he rode into battle many times. This was an amazing horse. As he saddled the horse and rode into the dark night the animal was sure to not make a noise, for the city slept. Leaving his father, his son and his people, Siddhartha went forth from the city. He felt no regret, and in a steady voice, he cried: "Until I shall have seen the end of life and of death, I shall not return to the city of Kapila." This story sent me the message that sometime people need to get away for awhile and find themselves. In this instance he was looking for others, wealth, and to just experience life. I think it is beneficial for everyone to get out of their

 The Life of Buddha by Andre Ferdinand Herold (1922). First Encounter This story depicts the events of the Prince, Siddhartha's first experience with the gods and old age. Upon knowing what beauty the world may hold his father sent him off in a chariot. All the young and beautiful people were the only ones allowed to fill the streets. The gods became jealous and sent down an old man in his path. Upon seeing this old man the prince had many questions. he asked his driver if this would be his fate one day too. The driver was confused by the gods and responded with, "That which mars beauty, which ruins vigor, which causes sorrow and kills pleasure, that which weakens the memory and destroys the senses is old age. It has seized this man and broken him. He, too, was once a child, nursing at his mother's breast; he, too, once crawled upon the floor; he grew, he was young, he had strength and beauty; then he reached the twilight of his years, and now you see him, the ruin that is

 For my project I am going to tell a story that takes place in the famous Yellowstone National Park. My hope is to have the characters all be animals, such as a fish, bear, and hawk. Each animal is unique in their own way and can observe different things-from the water, land, and air. I would like to demonstrate the changes the park has seen over the years. My research link below will help me include sacred places such as the hot springs. I also would like to include the impact the Native Americans had on the land before others visited. I have viewed a couple folklore stories that take place in the Yellowstone and focus on ghost, but they help me get a better understanding for the scene and plot that could be implemented in my own story. "Swept Over: Ghosts of the Lower Falls" does an excellent job incorporating real places within a folklore tale.  I would like to have four different types of animals who would narrate a story of how the national park has changed over the year

 

The Forgotten Books of Eden, edited by Rutherford H. Platt, Jr. (1926): The First Book of Adam and Eve 23-24-25. Worship and Blessing This whole tale focuses on Adam's conversation with God for mercy. Over and over Adam can be seen beginning with the Lord to forgive him and except him. Adam and Eve even fashion an alter made out of rocks and leaves. Here they give an offering to God in return of their trespasses. They cry out, "Forgive us our trespass 1 and our sin, and look upon us with Thine eye of mercy. For when we were in the garden our praises and our hymns went up before Thee without ceasing. But when we came into this strange land, pure praise was no longer ours, nor righteous prayer, nor understanding hearts, nor sweet thoughts, nor just counsels, nor long discernment, nor upright feelings, neither is our bright nature left us. But our body is changed from the similitude in which it was at first, when we were created. Yet now look upon our blood which is offered upon

 King James Bible (1611): Genesis 3. This tale describes the events that lead to Adam and Eve disobeying God's orders. In the garden, Eve encounters a serpent who convinces her to eat the tree’s forbidden fruit, assuring her that she will not suffer if she does so. Eve shares the fruit with Adam, and the two are immediately filled with shame and remorse. This can be seen in the story where they describe hearing gods voices in their head. While walking in the garden, God discovers their disobedience. After cursing the serpent, he turns and curses the couple. Eve, he says, will be cursed to suffer painful childbirth and must submit to her husband’s authority. Adam is cursed to toil and work the ground for food. The two are subsequently banished from Eden. I grew up learning about this tale in Sunday school and found it so amazing at the time. How hard can it be to listen to simple directions? Now that I am older I can see how temptation seeps into peoples lives and how easy it can be

 For my project I am going to tell a story that takes place in the famous Yellowstone National Park. My hope is to have the characters all be animals, such as a fish, bear, and hawk. Each animal is unique in their own way and can observe different things-from the water, land, and air. I would like to demonstrate the changes the park has seen over the years. My research link below will help me include sacred places such as the hot springs. I also would like to include the impact the Native Americans had on the land before others visited. I have viewed a couple folklore stories that take place in the Yellowstone and focus on ghost, but they help me get a better understanding for the scene and plot that could be implemented in my own story. "Swept Over: Ghosts of the Lower Falls" does an excellent job incorporating real places within a folklore tale.  https://americanfolklore.net/folklore/ghost-stories/yellowstone-ghost-stories/ https://www.worldwidewriter.co.uk/native-americans

For this feedback focused blog I read the two articles Be a Mirror: Give Readers Feedback That Fosters a Growth Mindset and Five Reasons to Stop Saying "Good Job!" I enjoyed reading both of these articles and found them to be very interesting. I really enjoy reading about growth mindset and I try to implement that philosophy into my own life. The first article Be a Mirror talked about the five qualities that foster a growth mindset, be specific, focus on the what, focus on the process, make sure it can transfer, and take yourself out of the feedback. These are all created to helping give feedback on others writings which in this class is very helpful with the amount of writing we do. The second article was even better. I find today so many people are ok with being mediocre or being par, as long as they get credit or pass. This article shows readers that people need to be pushed instead of being praised for mediocrity. Within the article there are some steps for people to give

Apuleius's Golden Ass, as translated into English by Tony Kline (2013). This tale describes the escape of Lucius and the woman. These two had been held prisoner by an old woman. The donkey worked up the courage to break free from his harness after using the robbers encouragement. As the donkey breaks free he the old woman with her hawk like eyes sees him. As he runs by with al this might she reaches out to grab a rope. To much amazement she is able to hold on reigning him back in. Though with much fight the donkey uses his hind legs to kick her down. Though she has not given up. He drags her along the ground as she screams out for help. His courage and resilience to break free is used when the girl mounts his back. She yells out to the sky “O gods above,’ she cried, ‘help me now in my desperate plight. And you, crueler Fortune, cease your fury at last. I should have atoned enough in your eyes given all these piteous torments I’ve endured. And you, protector of my life and freedom,

The Iliad retold by Alfred J. Church (1907). This tale recounts the events that started off the great battle between Troy and Sparta. It all started when Troy a prince married Helen. The King had made all the princes of Greece promise not to fight over his daughter once she married. They must not steal away his daughter from the prince she marries. This was all good and well until he passed away. In comes Sparta a young prince who was son of Priam, King of Troy. This Paris carried off the Fair Helen, and with her much gold and many precious stones. Menelaüs and his brother Agamemnon sent to the princes of Greece and said, "Now you must keep your oath, and help us to get back the Fair Helen." So they all came to a place called Aulis, with many ships and men. Others also who had not taken the oath came with them. The greatest of these chiefs were these: Diomed, son of Tydeus; Ajax the Greater and Ajax the Less, and Teucer the Archer, who was brother of Ajax the Greater; Nestor,

 The first article I selected to read on feedback spoke about John Wooden, the wines college basketball coach of all time. He has been a huge inspiration for myself not only on the playing field, but life in general. He was known for this life changing philosophy which he taught to his players at UCLA. His philosophy is continues to be shared worldwide to this day. This article focused on a study that was conducted in the 1970's, two psychologists studied Wooden. They recorded 2,300 instances of feedback, yet only 13.1 percent of feedback was emotion based. Over 75 percent of the feedback Wooden provided was purely information based. The Wooden research underscores the importance of focusing on the how in feedback, direct, actionable improvement items, stripped bare of politics as background context.  https://www.waggl.com/blog/2016/05/24/the-john-wooden-approach-to-actionable-feedback/ The Second article I selected expresses how to give effective feedback that leads to a positive

 Yellowstone:  This topic is my very favorite so far. For this idea I would like to have four different types of animals who would narrate a story of how the national park has changed over the years. The stories would include everything from the amount of guests each year to how the environment has shifted. I think animals have such a unique view into peoples lives because they know nothing about them r what they are going through, but at the same time sense every emotion they are expressing.  https://myfilmnorth.org/fiscally-sponsored-projects/inside-the-heart-of-wolf-advocacy-the-yellowstone-story/ Lost at Sea:  I have gone back and forth on this topic, but think it could work if I had enough content. The idea is to have a man lost at sea after a ship wreck. He prays to God to save him over and over. Throughout the day four different characters come to his rescue, most likely animals. Each time he will tell them I do not need your help God will save me. When realistically God sent th

 A bond  There was once a young boy who told his dad he wanted to grow up and be a professional baseball player.  The boy's dad replied, “Practice hard and go be a professional baseball player.”  A few years later the boy changed his mind and said, “Dad I want to be a firefighter instead and save people and do good in my community.”  The boy’s dad replied, “Son I could only hope you would want to do good for those around you, go be the change we need in our world today.”  Another couple years past and the boy was now in high school. He said, “Dad I want to get a well paying job.”  His father replied, “Son money is not the only thing in the world worth chasing, go forward with your dreams but remember what people did for you, so you can be where you are today. The boy was no longer a boy, but instead a man graduating college. He said, “Dad what do I do now?”  His Father replied, “Son you have told me your hopes and dreams your whole life, go forward and be the best man, father, and

Laos Folk-Lore by Katherine Neville Fleeson (1899). Plot: This story occurs during a conversation between a wise man and a blacksmith. The blacksmith constantly states he wants to be different things such as the sun or a stone. The wise man states he can be anything he wants. As the blacksmith states what he wants to be, he then becomes them. Though each time there is something unsatisfying about the new form he has taken. Such as being too hot as the sun or hurting as a rock. The blacksmith finally comes to the consensus he would like to be the moon. As he transforms into the moon he then realizes it is very hot because of the suns reflection. He begs to return to his normal life as a blacksmith. Though the wise man says no, due to his constant changing. The wise man states, "You wanted to be the moon; the moon you are, and it you will remain.” Characters: The main chracter within this story is the blackamith, though the power of the story is held by the wise man. The blacksmit

Choose from CLASSICAL and/or BIBLICAL units for Weeks 3 and 4. Week 3: Homer's Odyssey Week 4: Noah Choose from MIDDLE EASTERN and/or INDIAN units for Weeks 5 and 6. Week 5: Sindab Week 6: Twenty-Two Goblins Choose from ASIAN and/or AFRICAN units for Weeks 7 and 9. [Week 8 is review week.] Week 7: The Monkey King Week 9: Nigeria Choose from NATIVE AMERICAN units for Weeks 10 and 11. Week 10: California/Southwest Week 11: Pacific Northwest Choose from BRITISH and/or CELTIC units for Weeks 12 and 13. Week 12: Robin Hood Week 13: Looking Glass Choose from EUROPEAN units for Weeks 14 and 15. Week 14: Italian Week 15: Inferno After reading through each units reading choices I am very excited for some of the content! So far the Classical/Biblical and Native American Units interest me the most. I think this is true because I grew up reading and listening to these exact stories, it will be fun revisiting these fables. Native American fables interest me due to their involvement with nat