Each day one wakes up with an empty canvas for the day; throughout the day paint this canvas with knowledge, daub it with experience and splatter it with opportunities; and never worry about yesterday’s canvas, for it has already been painted.
When the skies of life grow dim; when oppression seeks to seize innocence; when law cannot bear the weight of honest men, let the free raise overhead the radiance of liberty and bring upon an enlightening dawn.
When your heart is racing; your stomach full of butterflies; your eyes focused on the finish line, you realize then that the only competition you have is yourself. -Jenna Ziegelmayer
At the gentle trill of birds in the dewy morning, at the soft whisper of wind in a weary ear, at the smiling caress of sunshine on a worn face, all know that spring, in all its refreshing glory, has arrived.
Though they may have the power to invent, and the ability to destroy, though they may have the benevolence to support, and the immorality to corrupt, though they may have the will to achieve, and the ignorance to quit, they may not have the authority to command me, nor the ingenuity to make me listen.
Grace O'Brien, when you say,"never worry about yesterday's canvas," it sounds "Machiavellian". Machiavelli focused on the resluts rather than what it takes to get to the results. That's what popped into my mind.
When the world seems like a storm on the open sea, swallowing all one's hopes and dreams, look inside oneself; there, one will find a safe harbor until the storm passes; after it passes, it is then that one is able to flourish in the golden sun.
whether one's opposition is great or small; whether one's task is right or wrong; whether it is said to be possible or not, it matters not- for it must be done, lest the world will fall to chaos.
lauren: rich use of vocab and visual sensory, unique theme too.
case: your sentence seems as though it highlights the good in a bad situation, I like it. Nice vocab.
These are all really good and it's inspiring to see the same kids that are laughing and joking in class can also write really meaningful and thought provoking words. I really like Steele's and Josh's, but they're all written beautifully.
Hiding from the challenge, second-guessing one's own ability, and neglecting to acknowledge what wonder lies ahead only worsens one's chance to engulf oneself in a potentially beautiful thing waiting to be uncovered. - Ty
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Grace- Really like your use of a canvas as a metaphor for a new day.
Steel- Your sentence is so short and I feel like it's a play on words from the phrase "forgive and forget". It's definitely interesting.
Homes, cars, buildings, and lives were swiftly taken away when the destroying waves came upon Japans shores and encompassed everything into an ocean of civilization.
There may be several obstacles in one's life that are keeping them from reaching the stars, but the people that go around them, and never stop trying, are the ones that reach more than just stars, and they end it with a big smile on their face.
Your heart is pumping, eyes spinning, and adreniline is flowing through your veins like water through rapids, although your mentally and physically exhausted, once you see that one thing, your goal, the finish line, net, basket, whatever it may be, you suddenly feel your body push through that pain and weariness and find yourself involved in feats you never thought possible for yourself.- Samantha Rodrigues
Grace, I love your sentence the paint reference was awesome I don't think i could ever write something as good as that.
Jennah, i love your sentence it made me think of the soccer game i just had and how i had pushed myself just to score.
Hungry, forgotten, unloved, seen as dirt and trash on the side of the street, clutching onto the threads of life with sweaty palms, left cold and unsheltered; they are human beings, the poor and homeless. -Paige
Amanda C.- I love the message of your sentence! great imagery!
Olivia- Very lovely sentence! So creative! I can really feel it although it is short and sweet.
-Kaitlyn, I like yours. It is very simple but contains an important message. -Amanda Danforth, yours is very true. I think the world would be a more understanding place if people realized that.
The thing that inspirs us the most is what others do- their compassion in your time of need, their hope when you are down and mostly, their love. -Emma Kearns
Emma, I really like your ending and the whole message Amanda, I love the ship as a metaphor.
Never forgive, it is only a temporary solution to forgetting.
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ReplyDeleteIf the objective is achieved, but the purpose forgotten, then the venture is no longer a goal.
ReplyDeleteOne has but a single life to make a difference.
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Each day one wakes up with an empty canvas for the day; throughout the day paint this canvas with knowledge, daub it with experience and splatter it with opportunities; and never worry about yesterday’s canvas, for it has already been painted.
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What seperates the good fom the legendary is not based solely on talent alone, but how the good use desire and determination to become legendary.
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When the skies of life grow dim; when oppression seeks to seize innocence; when law cannot bear the weight of honest men, let the free raise overhead the radiance of liberty and bring upon an enlightening dawn.
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When your heart is racing; your stomach full of butterflies; your eyes focused on the finish line, you realize then that the only competition you have is yourself.
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Grace, I like your use of vocab words in your sentence.
ReplyDeleteSteele, yours is very thought-provoking.
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ReplyDeleteI like the way you began the sentence with legendary and returned to it for the final word. It wraps up the sentence nicely.
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I like your sentence a lot. It truly sums up the all too common occurrence of forgetting the journey once the goal has been reached.
-Case Framson
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ReplyDeleteI like the idea of your sentence Jenna. After all, it's been said many ways but it's absolutely true.
Edward Medeiros
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ReplyDeleteWell said Allan, simple and to the point.
At the gentle trill of birds in the dewy morning, at the soft whisper of wind in a weary ear, at the smiling caress of sunshine on a worn face, all know that spring, in all its refreshing glory, has arrived.
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Jenna- Your sentence effectively shows the tension of competition.
ReplyDeleteCase- Lovely use of "rich" vocabulary.
Lauren Farris.
Plié, tondu, relevá, toes cramping, calluses, aches, perspiration; all to achieve a moment of grace.
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ReplyDeleteI like your sentence, it is definitly true and made me think.
We live in some terrifying times of war and terrorism,but under no circumstances should we give up our rights and freedoms.
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ReplyDeletewow Lauren! That's a great sentance, I love it. Nice way to explain spring arriving.
Steele- very interesting sentence it really made me think
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ReplyDeleteI like your theme of hard work and the general descriptive language of your sentence.
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ReplyDeleteThough they may have the power to invent, and the ability to destroy, though they may have the benevolence to support, and the immorality to corrupt, though they may have the will to achieve, and the ignorance to quit, they may not have the authority to command me, nor the ingenuity to make me listen.
ReplyDeleteGrace O'Brien, when you say,"never worry about yesterday's canvas," it sounds "Machiavellian". Machiavelli focused on the resluts rather than what it takes to get to the results. That's what popped into my mind.
ReplyDeleteEd M, very deep.
Wow Jenna
ReplyDeleteVery true i have never thought of competition that way before.
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ReplyDeleteWhen the world seems like a storm on the open sea, swallowing all one's hopes and dreams, look inside oneself; there, one will find a safe harbor until the storm passes; after it passes, it is then that one is able to flourish in the golden sun.
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ReplyDeleteI love how you captured the feeling of spring; I can clearly picture a beautiful spring morning; it's a lovely sentence.
-Amanda Clement
Amanda Clement, I like the theme of your sentence, about looking inside one's self, as well as the ocean metaphors.
ReplyDeleteGrace O'Brien, I liked your paint metaphor and the theme, that one starts fresh each day.
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ReplyDeleteYour sentence is very inspiring; I love your reference to a canvas; very well written.
-Amanda Clement
^typo, should be timmy newman
ReplyDeletewhether one's opposition is great or small; whether one's task is right or wrong; whether it is said to be possible or not, it matters not- for it must be done, lest the world will fall to chaos.
lauren: rich use of vocab and visual sensory, unique theme too.
case: your sentence seems as though it highlights the good in a bad situation, I like it. Nice vocab.
When spread, laughter an love can conquer all evils.
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Steele- I really love your sentence
ReplyDeleteGrace- I like the language and the comparison to a canvas
-Alyssa
Lauren Farris, your sentence paints an image in my mind, good wording.
ReplyDeleteSeeing clearly is not an option when tears are blinding your vision.
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Alyssa, yours just makes me smile in general :D
ReplyDeleteOlivia, WHAT!? At first I thought it was in a different language, but seriously I LIKE IT!
-Steele VanDenBerghe
These are all really good and it's inspiring to see the same kids that are laughing and joking in class can also write really meaningful and thought provoking words. I really like Steele's and Josh's, but they're all written beautifully.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent imagery! Excellent power behind the words.
Hiding from the challenge, second-guessing one's own ability, and neglecting to acknowledge what wonder lies ahead only worsens one's chance to engulf oneself in a potentially beautiful thing waiting to be uncovered. - Ty
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Grace- Really like your use of a canvas as a metaphor for a new day.
Steel- Your sentence is so short and I feel like it's a play on words from the phrase "forgive and forget". It's definitely interesting.
Homes, cars, buildings, and lives were swiftly taken away when the destroying waves came upon Japans shores and encompassed everything into an ocean of civilization.
ReplyDelete^^^^ By Aleigha :)
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ReplyDeleteTy, that is intense!
Allan, It is short, but good and very true.
-Aleigha :)
There may be several obstacles in one's life that are keeping them from reaching the stars, but the people that go around them, and never stop trying, are the ones that reach more than just stars, and they end it with a big smile on their face.
ReplyDelete~Emma Perry
Revenge for the deaths of many, the killing of Osama Bin Laden was a great achievement for the United States of America.
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Lauren, you have very good vocabulary in your sentence.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Clement, I like the comparisons in your sentence.
-Matthew Quaglia
Good sentence Emma, nice ending.
ReplyDeleteThe human soul is like the sands of a beach, always shifting with the wind and sea. -Hannah Steenhuysen
ReplyDeleteJenna-I really enjoyed yours, it's very sensory.
Josh Tibbels - I thought yours was very good as well.
While taking encouragement from your success, never allow your accomplishments to define the person you strive to be.
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Grace, your paint metaphor was beautiful. I read it to my mom and it's her new favorite quote!
Olivia, very original formatting! I love it!
Alyssa,I like your theme that good can conquer evil;very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteAleigha, I like how descriptive your quote was, "ocean of civilization" is a great use of figurative language.
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ReplyDeleteTy~ Your sentence is really interesting and it is very true! I like it a lot and I think that a lot of people can relate to it.
Grace~ I really like your quote. It is very inspirational.
Your heart is pumping, eyes spinning, and adreniline is flowing through your veins like water through rapids, although your mentally and physically exhausted, once you see that one thing, your goal, the finish line, net, basket, whatever it may be, you suddenly feel your body push through that pain and weariness and find yourself involved in feats you never thought possible for yourself.- Samantha Rodrigues
ReplyDeleteGrace, I love your sentence the paint reference was awesome I don't think i could ever write something as good as that.
Jennah, i love your sentence it made me think of the soccer game i just had and how i had pushed myself just to score.
No matter how catastrophic an event may be,love can always counteract pain.
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Hungry, forgotten, unloved, seen as dirt and trash on the side of the street, clutching onto the threads of life with sweaty palms, left cold and unsheltered; they are human beings, the poor and homeless.
ReplyDelete-Paige
Amanda C.- I love the message of your sentence! great imagery!
Olivia- Very lovely sentence! So creative! I can really feel it although it is short and sweet.
-Kaitlyn, I like yours. It is very simple but contains an important message.
ReplyDelete-Amanda Danforth, yours is very true. I think the world would be a more understanding place if people realized that.
When past mistakes are forgotten, and the future is welcomed, happiness is achieved.
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Jenna, your descriptions about competition are interesting and very true.
Emma, yours is inspirational.
The truth hurts but guilt piles up; admitting you are wrong is the first step towards a brighter tomorrow.
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Olivia-Very nice. i can create an image in my mind when i read this :)
Lauren-Very descriptive nicely done! The imagery you create was wonderful. :)
The thing that inspirs us the most is what others do- their compassion in your time of need, their hope when you are down and mostly, their love. -Emma Kearns
ReplyDeleteEmma, I really like your ending and the whole message
Amanda, I love the ship as a metaphor.
Jon, I enjoyed the point you made because it speaks the truth and is short and to the point.
ReplyDeleteGrace,your use of vocabulary really helped to get your message across
Pushing himself to the limit, sweating past fatigue, he primed himself for the race only to find that he was his own nemesis.
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