Comments for Megan K's blog

Comment on Freedom of Religion? by Amy Z.

Amy Z. — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:17:32 +0000

I think the fact that we consider the word “atheist” as having a negative connotation speaks for our predisposition, as a country, toward Christianity (as we usually associate atheism as denial of the God of Christianity, despite it’s inherent non-affiliation with any religion). Sure, we can quote the Establishment and Free Practice clauses all we want–it doesn’t change the fact that religion still has a firm hold on American politics and everyday life.

Comment on Ode to Coffee Shops by Elodie H

Elodie H — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:42:18 +0000

Megan,
Coffee shops have proven to be centers of relationships, lives, and peace for many throughout the world. Besides being a source of (much needed) caffeine, they can be a source of new relationships and connections. Regulars share details of their day over their coffee, and new comers are immersed in the comfortable atmosphere of friendship. It can be a mecca of community ideas and new found relationships.

Comment on Ode to Coffee Shops by Lexi A

Lexi A — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:41:38 +0000

Megan K. I find this situation very familiar, as I can remember a time when I sat in a coffee shop with two lovely ladies much like you did talking about the birds, and the bees, and up in the stars in the sky. To me a coffee shop represents a very important thing, much like to the author. It provides an escape, without the pressures of cliques or family life. In a place like a coffee shop is where relationships can bloom and grow away from the worries and pressures of the world.

Comment on The Marthas! by Payton D

Payton D — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:17:44 +0000

I second the agreement with the Marthas. Here at school we have a Community Service club that doesn’t ask for anything. All the Marthas want is attention. Actually Molly if you look further in the book it says “She launches into a sob story about how much she hates being a Marthadrone. Indentured servitude would be better. They are just taking advantage of her, bossing her around.” (Page 177) Heather wants to find a new group but feels no one would like her if she didn’t have any group to hang out with. The book also says that Heather’s grades dropped to low B’s because she’s been spending so much time trying to make them happy. High school is rough and most people would do anything to impress others to be liked.

Comment on The Marthas! by Elodie H

Elodie H — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:57:05 +0000

Megan, I agree with your view on how selfish the Martha’s can really be. When you write that “This doesn’t seem to be what a community service club should be like. A real service club takes time out of there lives to help others and don’t ask for anything in return.” It proves your point that even though the Martha’s try to be perfect, they fall short of their goal. Your main idea is supported many times through out the book, like when Heather has to collect cans of food and “Apparently beets are Not Good Enough. They only collect food they like to eat.” You did a nice job of picking out certain quotes to prove a point.

Comment on The Marthas! by Molly

Molly — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:56:39 +0000

I completely agree with your view on the Marthas. On the outside they are sweet and loving and on the inside they are picky and stuck up. When Heather is first trying to fit in with the Marthas she gets her first project. In the book the author writes,” Heather’s first Martha project is to decorate the faculty lounge for a Thanksgiving party/ faculty meeting. She corners me after lunch and begs me to help her. She thinks that the Marthas have given her an impossible job so they can dump her.” (Page 43) It seems that the Marthas have given her a nice fun job in the beginning of the quote but later you find out that Heather thinks that they just want to dump her. In my opinion the Marthas need a reality check. They need to understand that doing nice things that people can see on the outside doesn’t mean that you are nice on the inside. If I were Heather I would find a new group to hang out with.