6 Words, 6 Ways

We had one more assignment in class so I am posting that because it was interesting. I want all my readers to go over the bolded words they are the prompt using only 6 words describe each of these prompts. I'm excited for you to see what you come up with whether I find out or not. Enjoy mine.

Story of my life so far: Amazing, continuous, more school, just starting.

What I have learned about me this year: I’m persistent, hard worker, bad procrastinator.  

My favorite place: Timpanogos, beauty, long summer days, hiking.

Something I learned in this class (English): How to write, research, and teamwork!

My future-what’s next: School, graduation, a job, and family.

Why words are important: Show meaning, convey feeling, move readers.

So long for now

English is coming to a close and that was originally what this blog was for, so I may or may not continue to post things now that I don't have to do it for a grade. I'm fully ready for summer and the nicer weather and not having classes although I will miss my friends and classes. Hopefully we all stay in contact and can have a blast this summer. See you all soon!

Just for giggles here is Koro-Sensei to say good by to for now:

And a Calvin and Hobbes: 

Hopefully the TV will have better and newer episodes than repeats all summer and if not we can all enjoy the wondrous outdoors, like Calvin's father would say "It builds character!"

Ta-ta for now!

Blog Issue: National Monument Review

Here is one for today President Trump just announced an executive order that will take any National Monument established from 1996-2017 and more than 100,000 acres or more into review. So any park created over the last 21 years is now in question. The current status is that they need to be reviewed within the next 120 days and Bears Ears Monument in the next 45 days. After each of the Monuments fitting the criteria have been looked at there maybe some changes coming their way. They will still be considered a National Monument but the sizes might be changed and the parks modified in some way. Who knows what will happen to these places of beauty, hopefully nothing too drastic happens in the next little while.


https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/04/26/trump-executive-order-could-rescind-national-monuments/100914086/

Blog Issue: Money for the Parks

We all wonder where the money comes from to keep these parks up and running but little did you know that the money comes straight from us. Or at least some does anyways. Some of our money from taxes goes to the National Parks to help keep them going. Of course there is a bunch more from the federal government that is given but not as much as there used to be. Over the last few years there has been budget cuts and of course Trump is doing the same thing. Although these parks may be able to run on smaller budgets it does make it harder and of course that may mean fewer employee's or a shortened working season, or even less attention to things that need the most attention. Hopefully things will work out and things will be made even in the end and that the parks will be able to receive the full funding that they need. 

Blog Issue: Beauty

Have you ever just walked outside in the middle of spring when everything is in bloom and seen all the beautiful colors and flowers? Well more likely you will notice the bugs coming back and that your lawn needs mowing and that there is a bunch of dandelions in your yard that weren't there a few days ago. For me when I go to a national park I get the first example, I get to go and see everything in it's natural state and see it's beauty. I'm lucky to have a National Monument almost in my backyard. Living so close to Timpanogos Caves National Park is amazing I love going up the canyon to to the visitor center to start my journey up to the caves. Although a mile and a half vertical climb sounds daunting to some people for me it is the best thing ever because I get to see everything that comes with it. There is such amazing flora all around me, adorable and silly animals all around to watch and of course as I get closer to the top there are the beautiful views overlooking the canyon and valley below. I get to meet all sorts of amazing people and when I finally make it to the top the Caves. The Caves in and of themselves are worth the climb let alone everything else that comes with it. Getting to be there just is an amazing thing. Each of the parks is like this in some form or another we just need to find what it is and then we can enjoy it just as much as everyone else, and the people who created it knowing that it would be worth it in the end. 


This is the Heart of Timpanogos.

Girl Vs Woman: Why Language Matters

In this video it focus' a bunch on our use of the term "girl" and how in almost everyday life we see a woman and immediately tag her as a girl just because that is the way we seem to label the female gender. The author of the video makes a point of clarifying who should be considered a girl and who a woman. On top of that when she is with others and they slip up using the term of girl she will correct them by using the things that signify that they should be thought of as a woman rather than a girl. She has made a very good point and we should try our best to make it so that we don't help with the confusion. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHH3lhYwqcY

OpEd

Who benefits from this: Trump and others he is working with.
Who have you also heard discuss this: anyone who has ever worked for or with the park service as well as many people who have visited parks or ever seen the beauty that lies within each of these parks.

What in another perspective: Trumps and the oil rig, or the nps and others, and saving the parks.“Here’s a suggestion: Go rogue, you lovable park rangers and biologists; tell the truth about science, you nerds in funny hats and badges. Let Trump’s thought police come after you at Golden Gate for tweeting that “2016 was the hottest year on record for the third year in a row.” Oh, the audacity of science!” (Egan) and this has happened there is now the AltNPS which is a group rebelling against Trump and wanting to do what is best for the park's, many rangers and parks have joined this movement.

What is getting in the way of our action: Trump and the fact that as president he can do anything.

Where in the world would this be a problem: anywhere there is a park that people visit to learn or enjoy the sights and learning opportunity.

Where can we get more information: online by talking with others following news and Trump.

When would this cause a problem: NOW!!! It’s a problem now and will continue to be as things progress.

When can we expect the change: it’s working on currently but the full change will be in the future we don’t have a for sure date as to when exactly or we would try to postpone it as much as possible.

Why is this a problem/challenge:  it’s not necessarily a change for the better just a change for a personal reason and gain.

Why should people know about this: to help combat it and see what we can do to change as well as informing others about it so that they can help as well.

How does this disrupt things: habitats of animals, the beauty, the overall work style of the parks.

How do we see this in the future: no longer protected parks oil rigs and drills where ever Trump wants them or we could try to get these things stopped so the parks can stay as they are now.

“But what are we to do when the edict to lie or suppress is about a foreign threat? A reason to go to war? Or job numbers that don’t fit a rosy scenario? When that happens, look to the Park Service to clarify that those are tears, not raindrops, on the cheeks of the Statue of Liberty.”(Eagan)

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/opinion/park-rangers-to-the-rescue.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FNational%20Park%20Service&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection