for those of you out there whodrive make sure to wear your seatbelts because the po-po is out fo yah. trust me i learned the hard way

Poe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4s9V8aQu4c

Kinda creepy...But then again, we are talking about Poe.

To readers (Ms McCarthy)

If you are a big reader I would recommend getting a kindle, not just for convenience but I get more out of certain books because of some things like it highlights parts of the book that are either important or are good quotes (I've used some of those quotes in some of my work). Those two books I posted are full of transcendental quotes that are both good life guidelines and as an English teacher I think you would love more than even I did, and I've read both of them twice. So, if you plan on reading those books I posted earlier, and read a good amount, you should get a kindle (it also saves you money if you buy books instead of borrowing them from a library).

Are these Transcendental?

I accept chaos, I'm not sure whether it accepts me.

“Sometimes it's not enough to know what things mean, sometimes you have to know what things don't mean.”

“If you try to be anyone but yourself, you will fail; if you are not true to your own heart, you will fail. Then again, there's no success like failure”

I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.

Need answer ASAP!

This weekend!

Hey Family!
I'm sure today went fine, thanks for being the best ever!
If you don't finish Emerson's Nature, bring your book home...it's online, but the entire essay is very long.
Also, don't forget to set your clocks back an hour! See you Monday!

Homework 11/1 (to be completed by 11/2)

Here is the HIGHLY anticipated short story by Washington Irving. Sorry it took so long I had to wait to get home to upload it because our computers at school are crazy slow today!

The Devil and Tom Walker TEXT

Read the story, and if you would like to follow along, use the study guide to help your understanding.

There will be a reading check and a mini-project tomorrow to apply your knowledge of the story.  Any questions? Ask on here! Take advantage of this BLOG!!!