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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Weekly Post #15: Who would you be?
I know for some this is an easy post, and for others this is nearly impossible. Try and have some fun and take into account all of the awesome stuff we've read and learned this semester.
You can be any ballplayer (past or present). Who are you and why?
Not going to lie, my first instinct is Ricky Henderson. Great speed. Played on some fun teams. But the man has hubris. He didn't just burn out, he faded away. He bumped down to minor leagues and some old school barnstorming at the end of his career. Some say it was for the love of the game, but I know otherwise. The man has an ego. He couldn't imagine life without the fame. He has pushed the A's away until only recently when they've been successful. Interesting. Very interesting. So knowing that he's kind of a jerk and overly interested in the money, I can't logically choose him. Option #2: Dave Winfield. Another great from my younger years. Sure he's in the Hall of Fame as a Padre, but I know him from his years with the Yankees. He's not only in the MLB Hall, but also the NCAA. He still works in the front office for the Padres and he also does commentary for Fox. But what really sells me is that he does a lot of community outreach and has committed his life to bring baseball to anyone interested in playing. He believes in full access. Clearly I've gotten cheesy in my old age, but I do appreciate someone who loves the sport for what happens on the field and off.
Just in case you're wondering about other options I might have chosen ....
#3: Cal Ripken Jr.
#4: Julio Franco (just signed for independent league at 55!!)
#5: Bo Jackson
#6: Don Mattingly
#7: Lou Pinella
#8: Pete Rose
#9: Johnny Bench
#10: Mariano Rivera/David Ortiz
You can be any ballplayer (past or present). Who are you and why?
Not going to lie, my first instinct is Ricky Henderson. Great speed. Played on some fun teams. But the man has hubris. He didn't just burn out, he faded away. He bumped down to minor leagues and some old school barnstorming at the end of his career. Some say it was for the love of the game, but I know otherwise. The man has an ego. He couldn't imagine life without the fame. He has pushed the A's away until only recently when they've been successful. Interesting. Very interesting. So knowing that he's kind of a jerk and overly interested in the money, I can't logically choose him. Option #2: Dave Winfield. Another great from my younger years. Sure he's in the Hall of Fame as a Padre, but I know him from his years with the Yankees. He's not only in the MLB Hall, but also the NCAA. He still works in the front office for the Padres and he also does commentary for Fox. But what really sells me is that he does a lot of community outreach and has committed his life to bring baseball to anyone interested in playing. He believes in full access. Clearly I've gotten cheesy in my old age, but I do appreciate someone who loves the sport for what happens on the field and off.
Just in case you're wondering about other options I might have chosen ....
#3: Cal Ripken Jr.
#4: Julio Franco (just signed for independent league at 55!!)
#5: Bo Jackson
#6: Don Mattingly
#7: Lou Pinella
#8: Pete Rose
#9: Johnny Bench
#10: Mariano Rivera/David Ortiz
Monday, May 12, 2014
Weekly Post #14: The Walk-up Song
Seeing as our semester is coming to a close, I thought we could have some fun with this post. Here's an interesting piece from the SJ Mercury News about Walk-up Songs. It's a good read with some fun comments on the history of the walk-up and some insight into why players picked their songs. SO ... now you have to pick your walk-up song. You get 11-15 seconds of any appropriate song. Post a link to the YouTube version of your song, and tell us why you chose the song you did.
My walk-up song would be a toss up between Katrina and the Waves Walking on Sunshine (opening seconds) or Madonna's Holiday (seconds 20-35) or a classic from my earlier years .... Bel Biv Devoe's Poison. Then there's Lionel Richie Dancing on the Ceiling. Last idea: Karma Chameleon by the Culture Club. It not only says, you stay classy San Diego, but also, the 80s rock!
My walk-up song would be a toss up between Katrina and the Waves Walking on Sunshine (opening seconds) or Madonna's Holiday (seconds 20-35) or a classic from my earlier years .... Bel Biv Devoe's Poison. Then there's Lionel Richie Dancing on the Ceiling. Last idea: Karma Chameleon by the Culture Club. It not only says, you stay classy San Diego, but also, the 80s rock!
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Shoeless up to 233
Sense of Place
Ray
Annie
Mark
JD Salinger
Doc Graham
Shoeless joe
Use the text to support your claims/ideas
1. How do these characters differ in their reactions to place?
2. How do these characters reveal their sense of place and their connection to it?
Eddie
"But I understand Eddie Scissons. I know that some of us, ... sweet love" (218-219). What role does self-delusion play in life and dream fulfillment? Is Ray or Salinger or any of the seers delusional? How does delusion play into one's ability to see the field?
What connections are we to make between the Kid Scissons and Eddie Scissons? What does the field reveal about the dreamers?
Eddie's sermon (227-229). **In what way is baseball a universal language?
Why is is Eddie who gives Ray permission to see/speak to his dad? Why does Ray need permission? "Last inning of a perfectly played ball game (231).
The Others (just like Lost)
220-221: Idea of Field of Shared Dreams. Idea of payment for dreams. Can real dreams bring in money? Maybe only as an unplanned benefit? Why is Ray so reluctant to accept money? "The magic has been broken" (221).
Ray
Annie
Mark
JD Salinger
Doc Graham
Shoeless joe
Use the text to support your claims/ideas
1. How do these characters differ in their reactions to place?
2. How do these characters reveal their sense of place and their connection to it?
Eddie
"But I understand Eddie Scissons. I know that some of us, ... sweet love" (218-219). What role does self-delusion play in life and dream fulfillment? Is Ray or Salinger or any of the seers delusional? How does delusion play into one's ability to see the field?
What connections are we to make between the Kid Scissons and Eddie Scissons? What does the field reveal about the dreamers?
Eddie's sermon (227-229). **In what way is baseball a universal language?
Why is is Eddie who gives Ray permission to see/speak to his dad? Why does Ray need permission? "Last inning of a perfectly played ball game (231).
The Others (just like Lost)
220-221: Idea of Field of Shared Dreams. Idea of payment for dreams. Can real dreams bring in money? Maybe only as an unplanned benefit? Why is Ray so reluctant to accept money? "The magic has been broken" (221).
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Shoeless up to 214
Pay attention!
Major themes thus far:
Love
Faith/Religion/Belief
Family
Hope
Magic
1. Find evidence of these themes throughout the text.
2. How do these themes relate to the idea or fulfillment of the American Dream?
Major themes thus far:
Love
Faith/Religion/Belief
Family
Hope
Magic
1. Find evidence of these themes throughout the text.
2. How do these themes relate to the idea or fulfillment of the American Dream?
Posted with BlogsyTuesday, May 6, 2014
Shoeless up to 186
Veda Ponikvar is real!
A little board work: Please respond to five of the quotes. Think about how they relate to character development, themes, symbols, or the language of the text.
A little board work: Please respond to five of the quotes. Think about how they relate to character development, themes, symbols, or the language of the text.
Weekly Post #13: How Fans Choose Teams
They Hook You When You're Young
From the NYT a few weeks back, and I loved it! Very interesting research into why we love the teams we do and why those younger years are so important in loyalty. Be sure to check out the charts and graph. Cool stuff. What are you thoughts? Theories? Insights?
From the NYT a few weeks back, and I loved it! Very interesting research into why we love the teams we do and why those younger years are so important in loyalty. Be sure to check out the charts and graph. Cool stuff. What are you thoughts? Theories? Insights?
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