Today in class (8-8:50 a.m.) we spent the first part of the class in Lit. Circles. We then talked about the New Bay Bridge opening (yah!) A digression on my part. I rode it last night with others until closing at 8 p.m. It is really lovely. I suggested a class ride. Anyone interested in riding this weekend? Let me know.

Back to class, however, we then corrected the balance of the MCE. Don't forget, your study plan is due via email to me by Friday, Sept. 6, 2013.

We had time to talk a bit about They Say. Homework is to complete the exercises on pages 14-15. Students were a bit confused. This week, your reading included an overview of the first section of this book. If you are behind, do not attempt to complete the exercises before you complete the reading.

For Exercise 1 (14) the topic we are using is: Literacy and Freedom. Bring the completed work tomorrow to class to share and turn in.

Thursday, we will continue with Mrs. Parks and 50 Essays. We will divide the class into sections and each group will talk about a different essay. I love both the essays: "How to Tame a Wild Tongue" and "On Being a Cripple" (Mair) ("Wild Tongue" is great read aloud.)

We will devote more time to Andaluza's next week, perhaps Monday. Next Wednesday, we will meet in the library for the entire meeting. It is our semester orientation. Do not skip the class.