Live Love ENG101

Posts

Blog #9: Factory Farming

November 19, 2023

Image Source Beyond all the glorious videos and photos that Americans are fed, there is a history of animal abuse that is hidden away. It’s obvious to see why most produce marketing teams want us to see beautiful imagery of farm animals free on fields, stereotypical farmers wildly grinning, and joyous animals. America isn’t shown the animal abuse occurring behind closed doors of industrialized factory farms. Kelsey Piper, a writer for Vox’s online forum, details state laws that have been created to keep the cruel abuse of factory farm animals out of the public’s reach. Piper writes passionately, “Several states have passed- and many others have considered – so-called “ag-gag” laws, which criminalize the undercover investigations that reveal abuses on farms. Legislators have been forthright about their motives, too. They’re worried that evidence of what goes on on these farms will outrage Americans – they want to ban it.” Keeping negative imagery of animal welfare out of the public ey

Blog #8 : Ending Generational Trauma

November 10, 2023

I was a sheltered child, naive to the workings of the world and its people. Generational trauma has had a chokehold on me since I can remember, and not until my spiritual awakening at twenty-one did I come face to face with this internalized demon. I have spent the last five years learning to rewire my brain, break these cycles, and push myself out of my uncomfortable comfort zone. It has been both healing and traumatic to come face-to-face with demons that have controlled my family for so long. Image Source Generational trauma is defined by health.com as "trauma that extends from one generation to the next- in response to trauma, people belonging to that group develop physical or psychological symptoms." In layman's terms, generational trauma is psychological damage caused by the passing down of traumatic experiences, often by family. Witnessing alcoholism, drug abuse, domestic violence, neglect, and, for the Hispanic community, machismo are all examples of generation

Blog #7: Fresh (2009)

November 05, 2023

"Americans fear only one thing. Inconvenience." Fresh, a documentary directed by Ana Sofia Joanes, released in April of 2009, provides an inside look into the agricultural world often hidden away from Americans. The film discusses the importance of changing the farming community to support farmers, the environment, and consumers. This film highlights the value of sustainable farming and enriching everyday consumers with the knowledge behind their produce. This film captivated me, but beyond that, the film pushed me to further research what my family and I consume daily. Joel Salatin Image Source Joel Salatin Sustainable Farmer located in Swoope, Virginia Did I fall in love with Joel Salatin and want to immediately pack my bags and move to his farm? Yes, and yes. Joel Salatin is a generational farmer practicing sustainable farming. His philosophy is simple: let animals be animals, and you will reap the following benefits. His personality shines through this documentary; h

Blog #6: Books, A Love Language

October 22, 2023

If I have an extra $40, I buy books. If I have free time, I buy books at Barnes and Noble. If my son is tired of being home, we leave the house to buy books. If I'm in a bad mood, I'm leaving to buy books. If I'm happy, I'm celebrating by buying books. Want some coffee? Barnes and Noble has Starbucks, and I'm buying books. Buying books is a love language, and I am deeply, passionately in love. I have a specific taste in books and authors that I support. 8 out of 10 times, I put the book back on the shelf and continue the hunt. I'm going to give some book recommendations. Please remember that these books are MY favorite. You might feel different, and you are entitled to your opinion. Spiritual Awakening Books Image Source Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. I find myself constantly buying books and returning to this one to reread time and time again. Women Who Run with Wolves is a retell

Blog #5 Allstate Mayhem... The Cat

October 15, 2023

Mayhem The Cat Allstate’s Mayhem Cat commercial starts with the actor known better as “Mayhem” lying beside a woman, acting like a cat as he plays with a small toy. Our actress is glued to her cell phone as mayhem begins his monologue. “I’m your cat, and ever since you brought me home that day. Well, I’ve been plotting to destroy you.” The following clips are of mayhem doing cat-like behaviors, smacking a handout of his face, dropping dead mice on his owner’s face, and drinking water from a silk facet. Mayhem smacks the sink on and allows it to overpour as he sips it gently. The next time we see either of the owners, the female one is being entertained by mayhem as he rides a self-vacuuming robot, and she records him. The next scene reverts to Mayhem lying next to the woman as she scrolls on her phone, completely unaware that the sink upstairs has been left running this entire time. The roof collapses from water damage, and both actors come together in confusion. Mayhem mentions h

Blog #4 Jackson vs Trump

October 13, 2023

In my history class, I was asked to write an essay on Jackson vs Trump, I am passionate about writing but especially using my voice in situations where people like me would be silenced. The following is my analysis of both President Jackson and Trump. President Andrew Jackson and Donald Trump have been compared and contrasted; it does not help that Trump pushes a negatively adapted version of Jackson as his inspiration. Trump highlights Jackson's opposing ideals to push the false narrative that they were alike in "greatness." Some will agree that both men are identical in their egotistical and narcissistic views, but others will defend the differences that make each man their own kind of wicked. While both men shared some commonalities, what sets them apart is worth noting before putting them in the same box. Image Source Beginning with what draws light to their likeliness, Trump and Jackson created cult-like groups that followed their ideals, creating rile

Search This Blog