The Finale

In spite of all that I may have objected to about this class, I really do think that I'll miss it. We really had a great group of people, and David did a fine job of encouraging a friendly sharing of ideas and experiences. It is not often that students at a University as large as this can discover such a intimate and convivial atmosphere in their classes, and this semester has been a pleasant shift away from the norm. I'd like to give my thanks to everyone and to wish you all a great summer.
The Low-Flow has officially become the No-Flow.

Best,

Jean Paul Jean Paul.

The Hits

I've wanted to include in some way the contents of this blog in my final portfolio. I have decided to to this by creating a separate Blog Page in which I pick out say seven or eight of my favorite blog posts, and reprint them. To each entry I will add two or three paragraphs embellishing on what I had written. I understand that for me my blog served more as blank canvas onto which I could just through random, raw ideas. This page gives me a chance to expand on those ideas and explain where I was coming from in greater detail. I'm sure that I will also find many places where I disagree with what I had written earlier and I will then be able to further demonstrate the growth and evolution of my way of thinking. I think I will call it "The Low-Flow Shower Head's Greatest Hits".

The Style

Hopefully this final project will emerge, stylistically, as one of the best pieces that I have written. I noticed that certain aspects of my writing style have been objected to in both the proposal and the progress report. They are duly noted, but the way I write is the way I write. Nevertheless, my goal for this, and most any other writing, is to illustrate my argument, topic and message with my words. That has always been the most enjoyable, rewarding and challenging part of writing. It is how I place my own personal mark on my writing and as a result I have a certain attachment to that style. I want to bring Fenway to life with this project, not merely restate facts and observations. That to me is what interesting writing is about. I wish I were Bruce Springsteen. Nobody paints with words like he does.

The Work

I'm happy with the where my project is at right now. A main area of consideration left unsettled is the incorporation of my service work into my final essay. I know I won'y be able to make the fit as perfect and as seamless as possible but I nevertheless feel that my strive to experience community in nature is both relevent and supportive of the picture that I endeavor to paint.

The Format

The four step model that was given for our final reports is helpful because it gives an idea as to the general questions that we ought to answer. This feature was something I found quite helpful. While it is true that this format sheds some light on a method for structuring our essay, its true value lies in the sense of direction that it affords us. I feel far less confused knowing that the various portions of my essay are meant to answer "what is?", "what next?", etc. I know that I have plenty to answer each with.