tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post565587988240630924..comments2024-03-19T18:51:58.496-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Reading Group: “Astonish Me"H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-38877749319283834202019-12-09T00:24:11.506-06:002019-12-09T00:24:11.506-06:00Together. The author discussed how this is her par...Together. The author discussed how this is her parents last eclipse and her daughter's first and this pulled at my heart strings. We should enjoy moments like the one in the article together because it may be a regular occasion or a once in a lifetime thing and those memories are very special . <br /><br />Amia WelchAmia Welchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392645339883704351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-54115314942221372952019-12-09T00:23:47.442-06:002019-12-09T00:23:47.442-06:00Together. The author discussed how this is her par...Together. The author discussed how this is her parents last eclipse and her daughter's first and this pulled at my heart strings. We should enjoy moments like the one in the article together because it may be a regular occasion or a once in a lifetime thing and those memories are very special . Amia Welchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392645339883704351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-33488457664374481002019-12-09T00:21:31.915-06:002019-12-09T00:21:31.915-06:00Together. When the author discussed how this will ...Together. When the author discussed how this will be her parents last eclipse and her daughter's first, that really pulled at my heart strings. We should enjoy moments together because it could be something that happens regularly or once in a lifetime and the memories are special. <br />-Amia WelchAmia Welchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392645339883704351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-54495618218906409072019-12-07T23:11:18.344-06:002019-12-07T23:11:18.344-06:00Present. Felts helped me to understand why we shou...Present. Felts helped me to understand why we should live in the moment because it could be our last. I feel like sometimes we take life for granted because we feel as though we will always get a chance to do whatever we please, whenever. However, you never know when it is your time to go, so therefore we all should enjoy our lives every single moment. ~Demetria J.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-25369045789162776662019-12-05T22:43:06.448-06:002019-12-05T22:43:06.448-06:00Enjoy the small moments just like you do with the ...Enjoy the small moments just like you do with the greater ones. The author explained how a solar eclipse rarely comes, most would be astonished some wouldn't care. The thing is its not if you care or not you should still enjoy it while you can because other will not be able to.<br />-Anthony HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-36239053592699836882019-11-05T20:37:16.201-06:002019-11-05T20:37:16.201-06:00Patience. The way the author describes the way she...Patience. The way the author describes the way she and others waited for this once in a lifetime opportunity shows that you have to be patient when it comes to getting what you desire. It also helps me realize that you cannot take certain for granted, you have to cherish every event that occurs in your life because you never know when you'll be able to experience something as extravagant again.-S.B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-59128028957635378642019-10-30T01:42:17.684-05:002019-10-30T01:42:17.684-05:00Gratefulness. Reading the author's feelings to...Gratefulness. Reading the author's feelings towards the eclipse, revealed to me how truly thankful she was for the opportunity to witness a total eclipse. Not only was witnessing an eclipse, monumental in itself, she got to experience it with her family. "In the absence of such wizardry, I will accept the stillness and awe experienced alongside the ones I love most." This concept is important to me because it is genuine. The author expresses how a lot of Americans viewed the eclipse as just another way to make money. But, she viewed it as a once in a lifetime experience that she would get to witness surrounded by the people she loved most. <br /><br />Quanicia R.Quanicia Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564548086785734160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-85849246094116542562019-10-29T11:35:37.546-05:002019-10-29T11:35:37.546-05:00When eating this, th first word that comes to mind...When eating this, th first word that comes to mind is Worth. I cherish my family very much and we are extremely close. I always make sure anytime spent with the is spent with care. The author writes, "I want to hold my child, our heads tilted to the heavens, the very opposite image of gazing down at our devices"(Felts 247). This supports how easily we can not realize the amount of worth tat can be had with time spent with our loved ones. I strongly believe in making every last minute count and made into memories because after all that Is what we will truly have forever. <br /><br />Kailey BKailey Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-24164699090176634062019-10-27T15:38:19.837-05:002019-10-27T15:38:19.837-05:00Reading this chapter put me into the perspective o...Reading this chapter put me into the perspective of a growing mindset. When the author mentioned the difference of time from 1979 to 2017, it creates a different mindset within the world. She gave an example of how people viewed solar eclipse in 1979 versus now, how people were so amazed and somewhat scared to now its a regular thing and an amazing view. The purpose of this reading was growing mentally, how we as a people should appreciate what we have now.. appreciate the little things. To simply stay present within life. Bria Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-8002780730573778842019-10-26T05:23:45.231-05:002019-10-26T05:23:45.231-05:00Growth is the word that came to mind when reading....Growth is the word that came to mind when reading. There are so many opportunities to learn more about the world we live in and infinite more ways to learn to appreciate it. We all have an opportunity to grow and develop as a person as our realizations about the world advance. Our progress so far oftentimes causes us to reflect on the past, and in the process miss out on the present. <br /><br />~ Eboni G.Eboni G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16706318661066601507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-44743011016029880832019-10-26T01:10:32.792-05:002019-10-26T01:10:32.792-05:00Mindfulness. So many times in life we focus on hav...Mindfulness. So many times in life we focus on having souvenirs and evidence of our experiences to the point where we don't enjoy those moments to the fullest extent. I know that I'm guilty of going to a concert and recording a few videos, but there are some people that will leave concerts and events with 2 hours' worth of footage. We need to enjoy life and live in the moment and stop overthinking and focussing on details.<br />- Deja LDeja R Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-79692673927800470882019-10-26T00:00:13.911-05:002019-10-26T00:00:13.911-05:00A lot of times, we don't know how much we have...A lot of times, we don't know how much we have right in front of us. We take it for granted while our ancestors previously fought so desperately for. As a human race, we have come very far. Technology has advanced a lot of things we do. Many times, we are on our phones instead of appreciating that our family is still alive and other things.<br /><br />-Shamon SAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11228278138589429262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-74708345811788356052019-10-25T23:48:50.768-05:002019-10-25T23:48:50.768-05:00Memories. This anecdote from Felts has made me thi...Memories. This anecdote from Felts has made me think deeper into not only rare experiences such as the eclipse but also into everyday moments we share with loved ones. During this eclipse in 2017, the school year had only been in session for a week or two but my mother allowed me and my younger brother off school. At the time we were really excited at most but after experiencing the eclipse I really didn't notice much of a difference. The experience for me was interesting at most and I really haven't thought about it since but Felts writing put one thing into perspective for me. The next eclipse similar to the one in 2017 wont occur until 2045 26 years from now and my life will be completely different. Will I remember the eclipse from 2017? Will I remember writing about it in my dorm in 2019? Felts deep appreciation on what seemed to me as a insignificant event makes me want to cherish more of those times I share with people I hold close.Kevin P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-54712039227262308352019-10-25T23:41:41.244-05:002019-10-25T23:41:41.244-05:00The transition from once experiencing terror centu...The transition from once experiencing terror centuries ago, to awe decades ago, now nearly branching into indifference nowadays when it comes to eclipse is astounding. I don't even think back to my first experience seeing an eclipse with amazement or wonder, nor did I really recognize how lucky I was to have seen something so marveling. I just remember trying to find my friends in the sea of classmates on the baseball field behind our school. Felts' conclusion, "Whose hands did you clasp at the wonder of the moon blotting out the sun" made me recognize or acknowledge how much more meaningful experiences such as these are when you can share them with those you love. - I'Lysa WalkerI'Lysa Walkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-3306433400627131312019-10-25T23:41:14.626-05:002019-10-25T23:41:14.626-05:00The transition from once experiencing terror centu...The transition from once experiencing terror centuries ago, to awe decades ago, now nearly branching into indifference nowadays when it comes to eclipse is astounding. I don't even think back to my first experience seeing an eclipse with amazement or wonder, nor did I really recognize how lucky I was to have seen something so marveling. I just remember trying to find my friends in the sea of classmates on the baseball field behind our school. Felts' conclusion, "Whose hands did you clasp at the wonder of the moon blotting out the sun" made me recognize or acknowledge how much more meaningful experiences such as these are when you can share them with those you love. - I'Lysa WalkerI'Lysa Walkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-41182364667557852992019-10-25T23:02:26.529-05:002019-10-25T23:02:26.529-05:00Evolution. As I read the article I could see the c...Evolution. As I read the article I could see the change in humans. How they used to think different from humans before them. Nothing is the same anymore. Throughout history you see the change in humans. In text it says, "Still, I can't stop thinking about the fact that, centuries ago, a total eclipse was cause for panic, a sign of doom..." However as of now the eclipse is a celebration. Like I said before humans will continue to change. Abdul Nelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-21044590877707630102019-10-25T22:21:11.409-05:002019-10-25T22:21:11.409-05:00Appreciation. After reading this article, I began ...Appreciation. After reading this article, I began to think about other experiences that I might have just been "present" for but not fully "present" for in regard to living in the moment. I do feel as if advancements in technology have eliminated components of curiosity and influenced trends toward how such experiences appear online. This refreshing sense of appreciation inspired by Felt was a nice reminder to stay present, creative, unique, and to focus on current happenings because at the end of the day, life is what you make it. <br /><br />Madison M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-39031271835390515202019-10-25T21:53:54.516-05:002019-10-25T21:53:54.516-05:00As the author experiences this once of a lifetime ...As the author experiences this once of a lifetime moment, she is said to be astonished. She says she wants to make this moment perfect for her. She asks questions like "How can I make these two minutes the best?". She has the perfect view on this rare day with her family beside her. The author describes the moment as sudden chill and silence. As the eclipse passes is away, the everyone leaves, and the daughter asks "where are we going. The husband replies "back to work". What I took away from this is that it is okay to stop and take a break for a minute. However don't lose focus of what you need to do.<br />-Kendall DowKendall Downoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-85778270427035258872019-10-25T20:57:32.417-05:002019-10-25T20:57:32.417-05:00Awe. Whenever I compare the way things are now to ...Awe. Whenever I compare the way things are now to the way they used to be, I can’t help but be amazed with how far we've come. When the author discussed how long ago, many people saw the eclipse as a sign of doom and now some people don’t pay much attention to it at all. Even for as far as we’ve come, circa 1974, there were still some things that we couldn’t do. As shown in the text “ As inventive as Drake’s ecosemiotics were in 1974, the Arecibo message was ultimately more of a proof of concept than a genuine attempt to make contact…”<br /><br />-William A.<br /><br />William Akpannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-45344608924348330452019-10-25T20:46:33.713-05:002019-10-25T20:46:33.713-05:00Convicted. I felt conviction after reading the art...Convicted. I felt conviction after reading the article. Prior to reading this article, I haven't thought about the eclipse that took place. I was in awe at the time but the awe/ wonder quickly evaporated and life resumed as normal. Felts' article reminds me to stay aware and cherish the moments that so many of us take for granted.<br />-Jacqueline Smith Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341082104610814533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-91709472460126558002019-10-25T20:27:44.026-05:002019-10-25T20:27:44.026-05:00Silence. We take memorable moments for granted and...Silence. We take memorable moments for granted and don’t appreciate it till their gone. This section shows how moving away for technology just for a moment can help you appreciate, the finer things in life, special moments and reminds us how good it can be to unplug every once in a while. Instead of looking at their phones everyone was silent and able to appreciate the splendor of the eclipse and the silence it brought. Moments like this is when silence shows how valuable a moment can be.Peyton Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962304369767387515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-7262514894773508032019-10-25T18:45:48.342-05:002019-10-25T18:45:48.342-05:00Perspective. In the past, the eclipse was viewed a...Perspective. In the past, the eclipse was viewed as scary and dangerous. Nobody wanted to see or be around the eclipse because of fear. Nowadays, the eclipse is an event that people admire and wants to see over and over again. Because of perspective, people now record this one in a lifetime memory to keep forever in a cheerful matter opposed to the catastrophe it once was. -Ta'mya C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-83883597612732857552019-10-25T18:45:05.732-05:002019-10-25T18:45:05.732-05:00Perspective. In the past, the eclipse was viewed a...Perspective. In the past, the eclipse was viewed as scary and dangerous. Nobody wanted to see or be around the eclipse because of fear. Nowadays, the eclipse is an event that people admire and wants to see over and over again. Because of perspective, people now record this one in a lifetime memory to keep forever in a cheerful matter opposed to the catastrophe it once was. -Ta'mya C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-60583736602697433112019-10-25T18:43:10.347-05:002019-10-25T18:43:10.347-05:00Perspective. In the past, the eclipse was viewed a...Perspective. In the past, the eclipse was viewed as scary and dangerous. Nobody wanted to see or be around the eclipse because of fear. Nowadays, the eclipse is an event that people admire and wants to see over and over again. Because of perspective, people now record this one in a lifetime memory to keep forever in a cheerful matter opposed to the catastrophe it once was. -Ta'mya C.Ta'mya Cummingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-40532121120673015852019-10-25T18:42:07.093-05:002019-10-25T18:42:07.093-05:00Perspective. In the past, the eclipse was viewed a...Perspective. In the past, the eclipse was viewed as scary and dangerous. Nobody wanted to see or be around the eclipse because of fear. Nowadays, the eclipse is an event that people admire and wants to see over and over again. Because of perspective, people now record this one in a lifetime memory to keep forever in a cheerful matter opposed to the catastrophe it once was. -Ta'mya C.Ta'mya Cummingsnoreply@blogger.com