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One of the essays that we did not talk about in class, that I would like to write about here is Mint Snowball.

This story seems to be one of those types of stories where you lose something in your childhood that you enjoyed so much and know you can never get back. For the author or writer, this happens to be a Mint Snowball. A special recipe created by a great grandfather. When his/her great grandfather passed away, the recipe was gone forever since the only copy of the recipe was lost. Ever since then, the writer seems to have felt something missing from their life.

Now, we all have a lot of Mint Snowballs in our lives. Things that we enjoyed and lost. Perhaps a childhood memory, or something you cherished. For me, I'd probably have to pick my childhood. Although it's not something tangible, when reading this I couldn't help but think about all of my childhood memories. All the things I used to do when there was not a care in the world. I figure if I ever had the chance I would probably do it all again. I'm sure anyone world.

So far as the writing style and form/technique/whatever you'd like to call it, most of the essays that we have/have not spoken about all typically run the same. The writing is descriptive and in depth and gives you a real feeling of your senses using details. The essays usually run sequentially and stay in order-things do not skip around to different time periods. I may or may not have enjoyed all of these essays. I'll leave it at that.

Essay Packet (1)

The first essay packet has over 20 pages filled with various essays written by various authors. The two that I chose and will be talking about is "Sunday" by Henry Gates Jr, and "Farder to Reache" by Albert Goldbarth. These two essays along with a couple others are particularly short compared to others, but nevertheless I like them and will be commenting on them.

The second essay speaks about the universe and poetry in everlasting infinite fashion. Many scientists/astronomers played with the idea of the universe being infinite rather than stars binding them at the ends. The author states:  Perhaps infinity isn't discovered along a timeline of gathering progress, but by certain sensibility, no matter when it lives. I liked this part because it really puts a concept of infinity existing for an infinite amount of time, regardless of progress. He then talks about the two astronomers/scientists and himself hanging out drinking some beer on a late night, and it turning into quite a good time, as the sun rises. The last part of this essay really sets the tone per-say because it gives an imaginable relaxing outlook on day/night, infinity and kinship toward one another. I enjoyed reading both of these essays.

edit: I removed my middle paragraph mainly because I spoke about the food rather than the "underlying issue". Yes, I know this essay was about civil rights, but No, I am not concerned about it's point. The most that I got out of the first essay was that it made me think about all the memories I had with family and friends when I was younger, and how much I enjoyed family get-togethers and reunions. Hopefully this edit doesn't get misinterpreted. :)

92 hours.

That's how long I went without my computer... Felt like an eternity.

Anyhow,  for this blog response I will be talking about a book that I am currently reading outside of the classroom. This book can be classified as nonfiction, but may seem like fiction to many narrow minded to a world of possibilities.

The book that I am reading is called "The Best That Money Can't Buy" by Jacque Fresco. The author is a social engineer, futurist, public speakers and scientist. This book consists of a world beyond Politics, Poverty and War. The author spends his writing talking about the process to obtain this type of world, as well as pointing out the difficulties and major problems that today's world faces.

The institutions of today are outdated and age old, and they no longer work. Money today is backed by debt and when in the hands of corporations and non-government entities, they have a major influence on the way the world tilts. This understanding coupled with the envisioning that we have come so far in the fields of science and technology, can make many of the things we understand today such as Work, Money, Corruption, Economics (of money), Poverty, War, and Law can be reduced and practically eliminated.

The central vision for this type of world is called a Resource Based Economy. This entails ALL the worlds resources for ALL the worlds people. Anything less will fuel scarcity (artificial or real), war, social stratification, elitism, poverty and crime. Within an RBE, people have surpassed the concept of Property and instead have access to the necessities of life. The only real problems that will exist in this world are problems that are common to all humans.

This world is getting very nasty every day, and it's this book that I hope to finish as soon as possible. This book provides a tangible outlook to many alternatives we will face in our near future. Economies are crumbling and nations are at war. We are all human beings, and only when surrounded by a certain environment from birth do we see things such as nationalism, patriotism, racism, bigotry, and terrorism. Once people wake up from the misguided institutions that 'guide' our lives can we work toward a world goal.

Imagine; People... Giving a shit about People.