Read Patrick Madden's essay, "The Infinite Suggestiveness of Common Things". This essay can be found on our class webpage under SLCC documents. The excerpt comes from his book of nonfiction entitled Quotidiana.

After reading , respond to the prompts below in a thoughtful and well written response. Be sure to put your name and period in the title.

Assignment: In a paragraph (about 200 words) respond to either the author (what do you find interesting about his take on essays), or write a response on how you personally view his perspective. Refer to specific parts (passages or quotations) of the essay as you reflect and respond. or write a reflection as the post/article relates to you personally.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Meagan Mondragon Period 3

While reading this blog, I realized something about myself that is utterly true. I am afraid of my own personal writing. I'm not afraid of how I write, or whether it sounds good or not, I'm afraid that my writing will somehow release a part of me that I've tried so hard to keep hidden. The vulnerability of writing without thinking is terrifying to me. I consider myself an "open book", but that isn't true. There are a few things that remain captured in the deepest pits of my soul. When my fingers touch the keyboard, or better yet, my pencil touches the paper, I lose control. Every word that bursts out of the lead is messy and raw. But isn't that's what is beautiful about writing? Allowing yourself to be free from judgement. Allowing yourself to let your hair down and vomit the words on the page. Bravery.
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  1. UnknownFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    I really loved how descriptive you were. I totally agree that writing can sometimes be completely scary and intimidating but that's why it's beautiful. Your insights really made me see that I am not the only one who fears writing. I loved how you used the word raw. That is such perfect description and I can actually picture it.

    Marissa Earley p. 5

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  2. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Love your interpretation of the article. I agree that when my pen hits the paper, parts of me that I never acknowledge become visible and more real. This aspect of writing makes other people being able to read it scarier.

    Savannah Angle, 1st

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