1. I think the articles descriptions of developing a sense of place are very helpful. Reading these can really make someone think and not have to try that hard to do these 25 things.
2. I have visited Salem, basically moved to Salem, got involved with the school, done research, visited historic sites, visited well-known restaurants, brought my family here, compared it to my hometown, and met plenty of new people.
3. The article suggests very close to nature sense of place and I disagree with that because finding a sense of place in a specific area doesn't consist a lot of being close to nature. Yeah we should know stimulate our senses where we are living but most nature is the same, it is the culture we should focus on.
4. I haven't taken the time to get close to the nature part of Salem besides our visit to the park but when it is warmer I would definitely like to got there more because by that time I will need to be getting outside more.
5. I guess I am afraid to pledge to the nature of Salem because I wouldn't be able to make any promises like that. I am also unsure of what I would be able to do, like in Vermont we have Green Up Day and the whole state goes out and picks up litter but Mass doesn't have that, so I'm unsure how I would pledge to nature to make it better.
6. I have no interest in sitting in the park and doing most of these things, I'm a hunter andspend a lot of time in the woods so I know how to sit there and take in the beauty of nature and youre surroundings, so honestly if I go back to the park, I would prefer to appreciate nature the way I know how instead of "talking" to it for example.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Farmers Market Reflection
Melissa and Honey Pot Maple Farms Stand
1) Yes we met Melissa and she is gorgeous! We also met her husband who was kind of critical of us at first.
2) I was struck by the small space that it was in, Maybe it is because it was the last one but i expected it to be much bigger. But it was cute and close-nit feeling like i predicted.
3)what kinds of products do you make?
how long have you been doing the farmers market?
do you like Salem and why?
since doing the farmers market do you feel like you have a sense of place here in Salem or that the farmers market helps create one?
4) We learned that she makes different types of honey and maple syrup, also farmers bees and has over 200 taps, she also makes powders, butters, and chapstick out of these products.
They have been doing the Salem farmers market for 3 years now.
They do like Salem especially in October but they do farmers markets in other towns too.
And that yes they feel like a part of Salem because of the farmers market.
5) Another interesting fact is that it is not the honey bee that is endangered but a bee native to Hawaii, and that her kids eat honey before bed, and that honey has natural healing abilities.
6) I liked this trip and it was very fun, glad we got to know the farmers market!
7) This contributed to my sense of place because we knew where we were, what way to go, and walked together. Once we got down town we did need to ask where the actual farmers market was, but the friendly people of the town that I asked had no problem telling me that it was just right around the corner we passed. It was heart warming and nice to compare to the farmers markets back home.
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1) Yes we met Melissa and she is gorgeous! We also met her husband who was kind of critical of us at first.
2) I was struck by the small space that it was in, Maybe it is because it was the last one but i expected it to be much bigger. But it was cute and close-nit feeling like i predicted.
3)what kinds of products do you make?
how long have you been doing the farmers market?
do you like Salem and why?
since doing the farmers market do you feel like you have a sense of place here in Salem or that the farmers market helps create one?
4) We learned that she makes different types of honey and maple syrup, also farmers bees and has over 200 taps, she also makes powders, butters, and chapstick out of these products.
They have been doing the Salem farmers market for 3 years now.
They do like Salem especially in October but they do farmers markets in other towns too.
And that yes they feel like a part of Salem because of the farmers market.
5) Another interesting fact is that it is not the honey bee that is endangered but a bee native to Hawaii, and that her kids eat honey before bed, and that honey has natural healing abilities.
6) I liked this trip and it was very fun, glad we got to know the farmers market!
7) This contributed to my sense of place because we knew where we were, what way to go, and walked together. Once we got down town we did need to ask where the actual farmers market was, but the friendly people of the town that I asked had no problem telling me that it was just right around the corner we passed. It was heart warming and nice to compare to the farmers markets back home.
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
Library Reflection
1. The library helps build a sense of place at SSU because of how big it is, nice, warm, and easily accessible to everybody which makes people feel comfortable there.
2. The location helps make a sense of place because it's right in the middle of North Campus and has a big yard looking grass area and nice stair cases right outside the window.
3. I learned that the library itself was built purposely for the students and I learned about all the rooms and seating that it offers.
4. Researching is a big part in any college paper and he taught us about how to find proper resources.
5. Mapworks taught me that I don't have a big chance of leaving SSU anytime soon!
6. I didn't take any pictures.
7. There are librarians for majors, which is unique, helpful, and cool
http://www.salemstate.edu/library/4772.php
2. The location helps make a sense of place because it's right in the middle of North Campus and has a big yard looking grass area and nice stair cases right outside the window.
3. I learned that the library itself was built purposely for the students and I learned about all the rooms and seating that it offers.
4. Researching is a big part in any college paper and he taught us about how to find proper resources.
5. Mapworks taught me that I don't have a big chance of leaving SSU anytime soon!
6. I didn't take any pictures.
7. There are librarians for majors, which is unique, helpful, and cool
http://www.salemstate.edu/library/4772.php
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
National Park
1) I learned from my reading that a lot of Massachusetts has Polish heritage. Other peoples readings taught me more about life back then and the way things used to be. I learned from our guide just how much things have changed since back then to what they are like now and it was very interesting. From the places we visited, I learned just how old and authentic this town is and I can't wait to learn more about it.
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4) The official site https://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm
5) a. What stuck me the most was how different life must have been back then, this tour really put that into perspective. The ocean smelt salty and like sulfur. 400 years ago I bet the site looked a lot younger and more thriving. I liked all the stories she told about the people that used to live there. The most striking was how they used their yards as a trash pile/place.
b. I think the trip served my sense of place positively. I found it all intriguing and the history was an amazing story to hear, it really gives a new viewpoint on the town and how rich of time it really has been here. Also reminds us that we are the future of here, yes the past is important and great but my sense of place is now and in the future, make the most of it so maybe one day our story will be told.
6) I have no questions!
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Jim Lecture
1) I found it interesting how Jim spoke about the authenticity of this restaurant. I struck me because it doesn't seem like there are many places like that anymore.
2) He answered every question with heart just like his story was filled with heart, it broke mine when he started crying.
3) I learned a lot about what a community should not only look like but feel like as well.
4) http://redssandwichshop.com/
This restaurant is interesting because it is so little yet it means so much to the community. Salem thrives on authenticity and sense of place everywhere in it.
5) Option 2: the speakers reminded me that this chapter of my life, college, is just starting and I have a lot to look forward to in the time that I have at school here. The speakers were personal and that's what made it effective. I don't think it could've gone better. It impacted my engagement because one can only hope to find a sense of place as strong as Jim's. I rate it a 2 only because I zoned out once or twice.
2) He answered every question with heart just like his story was filled with heart, it broke mine when he started crying.
3) I learned a lot about what a community should not only look like but feel like as well.
4) http://redssandwichshop.com/
This restaurant is interesting because it is so little yet it means so much to the community. Salem thrives on authenticity and sense of place everywhere in it.
5) Option 2: the speakers reminded me that this chapter of my life, college, is just starting and I have a lot to look forward to in the time that I have at school here. The speakers were personal and that's what made it effective. I don't think it could've gone better. It impacted my engagement because one can only hope to find a sense of place as strong as Jim's. I rate it a 2 only because I zoned out once or twice.
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