Week 4: Life and Death

"The old system of having a baby was much better than the new system, the old system being characterized by the fact that the man didn't have to watch."

-Dave Barry

Tu 2.10
READ: AOS, p. 118-156; CR—“Margaret, and mystery” by Rick Bragg; “Delivering Lily” by Phillip Lopate
IN-CLASS: Reading discussion; Presentations; Preview—Comparative Analysis Essay
NOTE: Last day to add courses and register late

Th 2.12
READ: CR—“On Being a Cripple” by Nancy Mairs; “The Love of My Life” by Cheryl Strayed IN-CLASS: Reading discussion; Presentations
JOURNAL 1 ASSIGNMENT: Using “Birthdays All Over” by Burt Wolf (eR) as a basis, write about a significant birthday in your lifetime (either yours or someone else's). For example, how do Wolf explanations of birthday traditions correlate with your own experiences? How do you commemorate special birthdays with your family or friends?
DUE: Journal 1