Epilouge

If I could live my life again, I would be more thankful of the circumstances my life has presented me. It’s almost like saying I would rather not live my life again, but I would do it again. God has blessed me richly with everyone I’ve met, all the events in my life, and all that I’ve seen in my life. I wish I just had been more thankful, appreciated people more, and taken a look around more often.
In our time, we spend so much time looking forward and backward, but we never seem to be caught up in the here and now. Even in my senior year, my time has been dedicated to college when I should be enjoying my last year with people I will never see again. It’s kind of sad to think about; these people I’m never going see again, and I’m blowing right past them, never think about those consequences. I was to make a concerned effort to be with my classmates more.
My parents have been the rock on which I can always count on, even when no one else is there. My mother made a comment the other day; “I don’t know what you could do to make me not love you anymore.” That remark really stuck with me, and I think that’s a great indication of the kind of people my parents are. I have never been in need of anything, and the things I think I “have” to have my parents usually don’t give me, because they know it will make me better in the end. If I had to choose someone I could always depend on, my parents would definitely be it.
The Class of 2009 is a special class. We came in with a terrible reputation, and rightfully so I think, but for the most part we lived that reputation down. We’ve made some great memories, from the dough-throwing incident to the bonfire at Nick’s house. I wish we had more time to spend together, but I wish more that I had hung out with them more than I did. I will never forget the experiences I had, but I think I missed out on some because I was too busy in the whirlwind of life.

The Great Escape

Driving for hours on a long road, passing by cities and countryside,

We finally find ourselves peeking over the buildings to see it,

The vast, powerful, and breathtakingly beautiful ocean,

After all the bickering and laughing we had arrived,

Laying on the scorching white beaches for hours,

Our skin turning from colorless to auburn,

Enjoying the time to take it easy,

Eating the marvelous fresh seafood,

Enjoying the sunset walks on the white sand,

We had to leave our short-lived vacation home,

And return to our regular lives and permanent abode,

The rolling lush green hills and wide open space of Missouri,

Driving for hours on a long road, passing by cities and countryside

Letter to My Old Youth Group

This is just the intro and the conclusion to my letter; the rest of it is kind of long. Feel free to address . . .

Dear Covenant's Youth Group:

You affectionately called me your "baby"; little did you know your influence would be an essential component of my growing up. Over and over again, you have stretched me in leadership, in my gifts, and in Christ. For this, I will always be thankful. . .

I stand here today in awe of where God has brought me over the last few years. Perfection is no where in sight, but God has grown me up some, and much of that growing I owe to you. I've become a leader where following was visible. I've become a guitarist where tone-deaf ears and rhythm-less hands used to rule. I've become stronger in my faith where weakness ironically dominated. I've become who I am because of God's work through you.

This is inadequate, but it's all I have left to say: thank you and God bless.
Brigette Ketron
Your baby grown up a bit

Valley of the Sun

This chapter covers what i miss about Arizona, which was my home for about five years...

The Valley Of the Sun (entrance)

No green, just brown
No moisture, just dry air
No clouds, just blue sky.
I had heard stories of places where the sky doesn't give water.
Where grass is scares, and humidity is non-existant.
But i never thought id leave my green hilly home for the valley of the sun.
Ride across country on the back of a giant bird.
To arrive in a desert bowl, a valley of scorpions and rattlesnake
moving from middle country, to the west...
What a trip.

Week 10: Memory Book

Task: Post one chapter (or at least a section of a chapter) from your memory book. Let us know if you want just kind comments (bless) or if there are any areas you would need direction (address.) Then spend some time responding to one another's writing. This will be very helpful as you enter the revision stage of this chapter. Complete this by Wednesday, April 29.

Murder

There has been a lot happening around town lately. Who knows the truth? Who is commiting all of these crimes? The King was killed sometime in the night on Sunday. He was found with a dagger beside him. His guards were drunk with the Kings blood all over them. Did they really kill their King? This town is in for it. Anyone could be targeted by the crazy killer next!

MURDER!

There have been several murders around town lately and we are all trying to figure out what is going on. The king was found dead with dagger wounds all over him. That same night the guards who are supposed to be watching over the king were also found dead and they were extremely intoxicated. Did the guards kill the king and then commit suicide so they wouldn't get caught? Who could have had the strength and courage to kill the king and his guards?

Murder

We are all wondering who did it?Who murdered the King?and the Guards?The king was stabbed over and over. The guards were in fact intoxicated and were covered in blood. A lot of people are suspecting the guards killed the king and then themselves so they wouldn't be convicted. Is the murder still out there?Or did he commit suicide?

Murder Murder Murder

There has been much death going on around the town. King Duncan found murdered on Saturday night. It seemed he died from dagger wounds. Guardsman were irresponsible and got belligerently drunk while they were supposed to be watching over the King. Its a tragic loss and the murderer must be found and put to justice.

murder still on the loose

many people have heard about the strange murders in the past couple days. first the king was murdered while staying at macbeths house. it seemed as though it was his guards that murdered him but they were also found dead, leaving us to wonder who could have done this. as of this morning we have found yet another person murdered. banquo was found murdered. when will all this stop? who will be next?

Have you heard

As we have all heard Macbeth has been named Thane of Cawdor and King Duncan went to Macbeth's to celebrate. We have evidence that weird things were happening that night before the King was murdered. An owl killed a falcon, King Duncan's horses turned wild and ate each other. Since the King's death his son's have fled. We have suspsion that Macbeth has grown greedy and taken it upon himself to take the thrown. The only question to ask is how far will he go?

casting call

if i had to chose two people to play the part of macbeth and lady macbeth i would chose keanu reeves would make a good macbeth because he could add some of his awsome action into the battle. alex borstein would make a great lady macbeth because she defanently could be very frightning and she is funny while she is

Death to our Dearest

Have you ever heard the reference its a "dog eat dog world out there"? Well as of late its a horse eat horse world! King Duncan has been slain and some rather odd things have happened in response to this murder. Noisey Birds, Black nights, and earthquakes; me thinks the murder of our dear king has dissrupted nature its self! But who could be at fault??? Many say it was the guards, soked in the blood of our late king, drinched in guilt. But we will never get a confession from the likes of them, Because death took hold of them after the "dashing and couragous" Macbeth looked apon there guilt and over come with passion slew them with the very daggers that slew dear Duncan. Others say it was the kings power hungry sons, who shortly fled the country after the murder of the king. Who ever it was heaven frowns apon them and is shurly cursed, they shall reap that which they sow.

King Duncan Murdered!

The night before last was the craziest night in living history, with screaming owls, wailing winds and, some even say, earthquakes.  Yesterday itself was dark as night, and we recieved word from Lord Ross that King Duncan's best horses broke out of their stalls and ate each other.  The reason for all this madness?  King Duncan himself has been murdered!

Who could have done this terrible thing?  The answer at first seemed to be the late king's own guards, as they were found asleep and covered in blood, clutching bloody daggers.  The sight so enraged Macbeth, Thane of both Glamis and Cawdor, that he slew them.

It is now thought that the guards were framed by King Duncan's own sons, who have fled the country.  Macbeth is to take their place as Duncan's heir, the new king.

Week 9: "Enquiring minds want to know..."

Your task: In the style of The National Enquirer (check it out here), write a tabloid article describing one of the events from Act I, II, or III of Macbeth. We have read about some pretty sensational acts. Now write about one of them in the same sensational style found in the tabloids. Keep in mind that I'm sure that not everything in The National Enquirer is 100% fact. It is completely acceptable (desired!) to embellish the truth. Just be sure that the initial frame of the story remains the same. If you really want to get crazy, add a picture to your post. I will give extra credit for extra effort here. Have fun with this! Create your post and comment on another post by Wednesday, April 22.

The Inexperienced Casting Director

I don't know many actors or actresses because I don't watch many movies. When I do, I only bother to find out the name of the actor or actress if I really, really liked his or her acting. That doesn't happen very often. Having said that, I would probably give the role of Macbeth to Johnny Dep. I've really only seen him in Pirates of the Carribean and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory--which fact reveals my ignorance--but I've heard of him in other movies and been told he did a really good job. I do know that he really throws himself into his roles, which is exactly what it would take to play Macbeth.

I went to Google for an actress, because I know even fewer actresses than actors, and clicked on the first name I saw: Joely Richardson! I looked up her biography and took a glance at her movies and really know nothing about her other than the fact that she's a forty-four-year old British woman who played Marie Antoinette in The Affair of the Necklace. Based on that completely inadequate knowledge, I've decided that she would be perfect to play Lady Macbeth. How could she not be if she's played Marie Antoinette?

Tom Hanks

Frankly, my family and I have been viciously attacked by my choice of Tom Hanks as the best actor in the world, and I now have a challenge...find one actor that is better than Tom Hanks. Thank you. Case closed.

Actors

I would choose Keira Knightley to play Lady Macbeth because she is a really strong actress and in most her movies she plays a strong woman ahead of her time. For Macbeth I would choose Ashton Kutcher because he can play the part very well, especially when he is unsure whether to commit the murder.

The crew

I would choose Josh Lucas to play Macbeth because he is gorgeous and he has an amazing voice when he talks...it is very cute! He also acts very well and did an amazing job acting in Sweet Home Alabama. For Lady Macbeth I would choose Kate Hudson because she is a very good actress and she knows what she is doing when it comes to acting and putting herself into her character.

Actor/Actress

For Macbeth I would choose Denzel Washington. He does very well under pressure and he really gets into his character. With the movies I have seen him in he does well persuading the audience. For Lady Macbeth I would choose Angelina Jolie. To me she seems very deceptive and sneaky. She would do well as this character, trying to persuade Macbeth.

I would pick Angelina Jolie to play Lady Macbeth, she has played that type of character in many movies before, she is strong and plays a good temptress/gets what she wants kinda girl.
The casting for Macbeth is a little harder... And i hate to sound unoriginal but I'd say Brad pit would be the best actor for the job, for one Angelina and Brad have great chemistry in the movies they star in together, two Brad Pit was an awesome Achilles in the movie Troy and i believe there are many of similarities between Macbeth and Achilles.

The Cast for Macbeth

For Macbeth i would choose Matthew Mcconaughey simple because he's gorgeous, and it would bring high school girls to the movies just to see him therefore a profit would be made. And for the the role of Lady Macbeth i would choose Rachel McAdams (she was Regina George in Mean Girls) because she can make people love her but yet she is mean.

Macbeth Rap

From the people that do the cheesy rap on Channel One, I give you...the Macbeth Rap!

Macbeth: The movie

If I had to choose Macbeth I would choose Tom Hanks, because Tom Hanks simply does not make bad movies, and he is the best actor in the world (you cannot argue this point). For Lady Macbeth, I would choose Angelina Jolie, because she wears the pants in every relationship she's in, plus she's Laura Croft, the Tomb Raider. This is the perfect cast for Macbeth: The Movie. 

the Witches

I pictured the witches to all look a little similar and creepy like the three witches on that halloween movie that used to play on the disney channel. Thats what i was expecting!! I also thought that when they talked that they would all three be in unison instead of staggering voices.

if i had to cast Macbeth and Lady Macbeth i think i would chose Ben Affleck for Macbeth because in my mind he is someone that everyone would consider handsome.and i would chose Julia Roberts for Lady Macbeth. i think that she could play the role of strong willed deceptive woman very well.

Macbeth: The Movie Auditions Starting Today

If I had to pick a man to play the role of Macbeth I would probably choose Daniel Craig(James Bond). Not necessarily because he is a favorite actor of mine. Just because when I thought over it, he seemed to be the person that would fit the bill of this kind of character. Then for the part of Lady MacBeth I thought to myself, "Hey, why not give the part to Julia Roberts?" She seems to be a person that could have a decieving character. Hopefully she is not scouting through high school blogs and reading this. Nonetheless that would be my perfect lineup.

Thank You

Witches

The new and improved Macbeth, better then the 1600s.

I would probably like to include Tom Hanks to play Macbeth. The reason I would like to include him in this play is because he is a very good actor. He can play the role good in any of his movies he plays in. If you have ever seen the movie Cast Away he plays a very good part in the lost soon to be crazy guy always talking to his volleyball (Willson). He can take on the roll of any character he plays. He is a strong actor with a lot of talent. I would like to include Angelina Jolie to play lady Macbeth. She is a really good actor, and can play the roll of any of her characters. If you didnt know who she was and you seen her on the street, and she gave you an evil look you might get scared. She looks like she can play a tuff, yet brillent character.

The witches in macbeth, the witches in macbeth, the witches in machbeth.

I always had an image of the witches as being kind of tall with a surrounding gas. I thought it would show Macbeth walking in to a flash of lights and demons throughout the room. I definetly saw some different interpretations of what the witches looked like in the videos. But I think Shakespeare will really be the only one that understands the true image of them. Or maybe he intended them to be that mysterious.

Week 8 - Casting Director

Task: If you were to make a movie of Macbeth, what modern-day actors would you cast to play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth? Name the actors and give a thorough explanation, and then post a comment to another post. If you really want to get fancy, you can even include photos in your post. Are you tech-savvy enough to figure that out???

witches

i imagine the witches to all three be really old and ugly. i think of them out in the middle of no where doing their thing. i couldnt watch the video because my computer is messed up but from reading other posts there is a young witch and i really didnt see that coming.

Well... I thought all three witches would be around the same age. Also i portrayed them as ugly, ragged, raspy voices,old, with messy hair and such. But the three witches that are in the video their ages are kinda spread out. There is a very young an pretty one (which i didn't expect AT ALL) but the other two meet my expectations a little better. :)

Witches

I pictured them the same in their looks like the old lady with the sunken in skin for sure. but what i pictured them doing was like stading over a boiling cauldren. And then when they talked i expected them to be in unison.

Macbeth Witches

I was surprised more by the setting of the clip as opposed to the appearance of the witches. I pictured them off in the forest in the middle of the night doing their thing. The appearance of the young witch did surprise me, though. I definitely expected them all to look more like the other two - older, and more scraggly looking.

So... fair is foul and foul is fair...

I definitely pictured the witches differently, sort of like the young-looking one only with scraggly pirate beards.  I also kind of thought their unison would have been more in unison, instead of the higher voice lagging half a beat behind, but I really hadn't thought about what they were doing.  I sort of imagined them wondering across the stage and just randomly talking to each other, then just arranging another meeting place.  I obviously don't use my imagination very much when I'm reading...

Foul is fair, and fair is foul

well to tell you the truth, my computer was messing up a tad bit. I couldnt really hear them. The description was pretty close, the witches were really gross looking. The witches were out in the middle of nowhere, and they were burying a hand. They put a knife in the persons hand. They buried it, and poured blood on top of the sand and they casted a spell on it and walked away.

A Thematic Discussion

You make your own destiny, hm? Well, that's at least partially true. It's everybody's destiny to die, but you can choose what path you take to get there, though you don't always get to choose when you step off the path, where "there" is. You don't get to control things like natural disasters, and whethere you're fired from your job, but you can choose how you handle it and what kind of a person it makes you. So maybe you don't get to completely make your own destiny--maybe there's some sort of template you have to follow--but you get to pick your colors and shapes and how much you tack on.

The end justifies the means... No. You can't do evil in order to do good. If you have to cheat or lie or steal or otherwise get dirty to reach your goals, then you don't deserve them. You don't deserve the credit or the satisfying sense of accomplishment, because you undermined your character and broke the rules, the important ones, the rules of life. You just reduced yourself, muddied yourself, put dirt in the pure mountain water. You can clean yourself up or let the mud settle, but you're not the same anymore... Not to mention all the harm you can do to other people in the ruthless means of your ends.

macbeth

The three witches physical appearance in the short clip I found was somewhat accurate to my own interpretation. The opening scene was very powerful as the witches were burying a person’s arm along with a rope and knife. Physical descriptions in the play seemed to expand more on the disfiguring physique of the witches, and explained a little bit more about their man-like features. Overall the weird sisters bared a decent resemblance to what I had pictured.

Macbeth

As far as the first statement goes, I would say not everything in the future is written in stone. I think we can make our own choices that can decide our future, but I also believe that there are things that are destined to happen. As far as the second statement goes, I agree to a point but I do not believe that it applies to everything. Some things that were meant to happen can not be justified by a choice you made if it was destined to happen.

The Answers to the 2 Statements That Were Written

In a way I actually kind of disagree with both of these. I think that we can do what we can in life to try and succeed the goals we want to do. But I think overall everything is already made up. Their is a plan made for us. Sometimes it just comes down to whether or not we are able to accept it. And as far as the end justifies the means. That is basically saying that I don't care how I get there, as long as it ends good for me than I am happy. Which I would disagree with. I want to feel worthy of the things that I have done, but not to the point where I disregard anything in my way. It will be interesting how Macbeth portrays this.

Macbeth

I believe that you are the maker of your own destiny. I believe if you are you will succeed most of the time. You will have to try hard. If you aim your goals high and you dont reach it completely you will still hit high, if you aim low you will always hit low. I think if your goal is to go to college and graduate and you do accomplish that you will be successful. I think once you reach the end it will have a mean.

Death of a Salesman

I think the characters have a lot in common. Willy wanted money and to be happy. Happy just did what his dad wanted him to do to make him happy. Biff just wanted his dad to be happy with him. In the end Biff ended up not caring anymore. He did what he wanted. Willy gave up, he ended his own life. Happy just went with the flow and he will not end up happy in the long run.