Ancient Stories

The Language used in this particular rendition of the story uses a type of speaking that many aren't familiar with. Its a more descriptive, and earthly type of language; instead of the blunt straight forward sentences that we are used to, it has a mystical feeling about it. The over all story is elaborate and precise in connotation. It is very easy to see the whole picture in your head, with the exact feeling the original storyteller meant to invoke. That, I believe other than the basic outline of story is the only concrete part left of this tale.

Throughout the ages, and according to the references provided, the legend is almost 2,000 years old. Using "the Rumor Mill" as an example. Conflicts and stories always, ALWAYS get exaggerated to unbelievable extents often causing confusion and unrealistic judgements, and expectations. Maybe something like that happened with this story. What if in the original myth all the White Buffalo Calf Woman only told them to honor each other, the Great Spirit, and all life on Mother Earth. But each time the story was told or someone wanted to change a custom within the tribe, there would be a whole new aspect added on, changing the entire flow of the story. This would also prevent the next generation to tell fact from fiction.

When it is a story as important as ancestry of your people, it would be kept preserved and saved, passed down selectively and carefully, ensuring accuracy. Like the story of how God created earth, the White buffalo Calf Woman is the creator of a new kind of life for the natives of America, a legend that important must surely be kept consistent through the ages. Right? No. We cant not just trust our ancient ancestors,to have kept this just through oral verbiage. The only way to truly safeguard the story is through written text. Not only would the story be kept in contact and whole but the peoples faith in themselves and the Great Spirit too.

With time, humans lose faith. Especially if there is no real proof, or something they can see, touch, and hear. With a little bit of time everything changes. The only part that doesn't change is emotions and love; which this tale, enhanced or not, is full of. Its full of love for land, animals and people. What is incredible is in this legend, it speaks true to certain problems we still have today. It acknowledges the imperfectness of the people but also the fire and passion that burns with every single one of our hearts. And not just us but everything.

It is deep and beautiful, in a haunting bone chilling way.

Painting by Pamela Mccab

Twiggy

First Week Reflections

This week has been kind of a roller coaster, in a good and a bad way. Like I anticipated it is a little hard to keep up with what is going on only because it is so new and so different. However, the good part is I am enjoying every second of it. I really do honestly believe this will be a mind and life changing year. I am just happy to be part of the ride.

One thing that i anticipate will help a lot of people out, is to show what is expected, like an example. From what people have said to me and questions that i have been asked, to many this is just a conceptual idea and they are still confused as to what is expected from them. Maybe show a completed blog from last year, so they can get a feel for it.

All in all, a successful week with 169 days left to go. Lets see where it takes us.

Twiggy

I CAN READ!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDG2_N9JRDA&feature=youtu.be

Click the link above for my "rendition"

Twiggy

My Big Question

-What makes people who they are? Is it something we are innately born with, programed since the beginning of our lives; or do we acquire it through hardships, spectacular moments, and simple day to day life.

-Why do we as humans put so much on whether or not we are accepted by society? Why is it so important for us to be part of a certain group or niche?

-Is there such a thing as a soul?

-Is there such a thing as true love?

Twiggy

First Post!

Well hello Internet,

This is just the beginning of an amazing adventure and year. Im excited to begin with answering these few questions.

What are your reasons for taking this course?
Honestly, I was expecting this to be just another English course; with assigned reading, endless tests and book related activities. Still I love English no matter what, and I was ready for whatever my teacher threw at me. However I was not at all expecting something as cool and forward thinking as this course is going to be.

What you're excited about and what makes you nervous?
I'm just ecstatic for the whole idea of this class, i think its realistic and very unique. It's going to be much more engaging and challenging than any other class I've been in so far. I believe that this is a very important lesson in what college will be like. However I'm worried that i wont be able to keep up with everything.

What are your goals for this course?
Get an A, and become more knowledgeable with online programs. Also to have an awesome blog.

How you expect your knowledge and thinking to be improved by taking this course?
I believe this will help me prepare for the rest of my life. This program we are involved in is the most futuristic and  realistic type of teaching there is. It is the way of the future and most are trying to run away from it; It is the inevitable and we need to face it head on. This will give us a glimpse into the future of education and I'm so happy to be a part of it. We are starting a revolution and it is fantastic. My knowledge of the internet will undoubtedly swell, as well as world culture and overall understanding of this ridiculous thing called life.

Why Richard Cory would never have surprised an Open Source Learning network the way he surprised the narrator and the readers of the poem.
 This question stumped me for a little while but i believe that he could express himself in a more clear and concise way when online. In a certain way that he never could in real life. Maybe, through blog someone would have interpreted his pain, through his words and saved poor Richard Cory.

Twiggy