Red Rocks Boulder Part Five

November 12, 2017 This final visit to Settlers’ Park was a peaceful one. The rocks were still red and the ground was still sandy, but the park looked more deserted, not of people, but of colors. Some of the oranges and yellows had turned to browns. But the park still seemed alive and vivid thanks […]

Fracking

1. Orr’s idea that oil has decreased human intelligence and reason relates to fracking because fracking is a controversial strategy of extracting oil. Orr says that oil has caused people to create new technology, but not use it safely. Fracking is an efficient and profitable system that has no regard for the consequences being caused. […]

Red Rocks Boulder Part Four

October 26, 2017 This warm Wednesday gave me a dry and sunny trip up to red rocks. This time, the change in weather was more visible with some of the plant life. Some bushes and trees once lush with bright greens and vibrant yellows, were now vacant with a few scattered splotches of oranges and […]

Valuing and Devaluing

Many times conflict arises between thinking with one’s head and thinking with one’s heart. Reason is used in every decision made, but it is not the only factor. Many people confide in reasoning in order to ignore the emotional aspect of topics, decisions, etc. This is often justified because reason is based off of facts, […]

Comparing Houston’s and Kerouac’s Ideas

The two quotes from Houston and Kerouac are referencing to a clear mind and how nature can be a key factor in doing so. Houston describes the “whiteness” as pure bliss and as a reflection (seeing yourself as you truly are). I experience this “whiteness” when I am somewhere I love, doing something I love, […]

Red Rocks Boulder Part Three

October 13, 2017 This past trip to Boulder fell on the chillier side, with degrees ranging in the 50s. This trip differed from the last in a few ways. It was a cloudy day and it was later in the afternoon. My friend lent me her car to take to the park by myself this […]

Red Rocks Boulder Part Two

Friday, September 29 The mid-afternoon rain created an eerie atmosphere at first but cleared after a little while. The temperature fell in the low 60s, making the hike a little chilly, but still enjoyable. There were many adults, dogs, and children out on the rocks today, including 3 of my roommates, Elizabeth, Kayla, and Gwen […]

Red Rocks Boulder

September 16, 2017 Today’s high fell in the mid-70’s, creating the perfect atmosphere for a short, brisk, mid-morning hike in Settlers’ Park, home to captivating red rocks. The short voyage up the trail of rocks was nothing compared to the beautiful array of red sand and greenery visible from the top. The vibrant colors of the […]

The Meadow

Lyle experiences many losses throughout his life in multiple different ways. He experiences loss through the loss of relationships, the loss of ability, as well as experiencing financial instability throughout his entire life. Lyle loses his family. His father is not in the picture. His mother dies and his sister kills herself. His brothers leave […]

Site Journal Final Evaluation

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