Visual Assignment: “Fire and Fury”
My “Before and After The End” assignment was inspired by a reading I did in week 3 – “Finis” by Frank L. Pollack.
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The Apocalypse: The End of the World vs. The End of Mankind
Assignment: Thinking about Photos Write up a blog post in which you share what you learned (through the Tips page), what you found (on Abandoned America), and what photos you took (during your Photoblitz). In terms of what I learned from the Photography Tips page, I was already pretty familiar with many of the …Continue reading "The Apocalypse: The End of the World vs. The End of Mankind"
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New York City: June 18, 2058
Week 3: Tell it/Tweet it Crystalline frost crawled across the landscape like an animated summoning from some Ancient Ice Demon, engulfing trees, creeping up buildings, glossing over puddles and fountains, and turning them solid. I watched from my perch on the ninth floor of my apartment building the ice sheet engulf the wishing fountain down … -
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That Soft Rain Actually Won’t Be Here For A While So
Alternative Ending: There will Come Soft Rain, Ray Bradbury, 1950 Harry lurched forward, gasping as he came to. The image of a family’s white paint shadow silhouettes starkly contrasting against the charred wall in the middle of a wasteland was all he could see. He blinked his eyes, clutching his chest. The children. The ball, suspended, …Continue reading "That Soft Rain Actually Won’t Be Here For A While So"
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Apocalyptic Writing That Got All Up In The Feels
Week 3: Short Story Readings Finis, Frank Lillie Pollock, 1906 Well that was terrifying. This is one Apocalyptic concept that I had never originally considered before. At the beginning, I had forgotten the Apocalyptic element of the narrative – I too was excited about the concept of a new astrological discovery that would …Continue reading "Apocalyptic Writing That Got All Up In The Feels"
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Okay well maayyybee I could survive the zombie apocalypse. Maybe.
Week 2 Reflection Post: Week 2 was pretty interesting – I specifically enjoyed participating in The Daily Creates and the Tell it/Tweet it assignment. The topics I covered in these assignments varied – I’m not really sure exactly what I draw inspiration from. I know we have a lot of assignments that are centered …Continue reading "Okay well maayyybee I could survive the zombie apocalypse. Maybe."
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Assignment: Apocalpyse Starter Kit and Reading Reflection
Blog Post: Apocalypse Starter Kit and Reading Reflection Of the five apocalyptic scenarios illustrated in the docu-drama, “End Day,” only one resonated with me as a likely enough potential scenario that we as a human race should really focus more attention and resources into preventing and/or addressing. After further research into the allusions to …Continue reading "Assignment: Apocalpyse Starter Kit and Reading Reflection"
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Because He Loves Me
Beads of warm sweat trickle down my temples, tickling the peach fuzz between my eyes and my hairline. My eyes teem over with tears as he leans in closer, his nose mere inches from mine. He pulls back and turns slightly away. My exhale is so quiet, so subtle – yet upon the last bit … -
Based on the first week, I’m probably not going to survive The Apocalypse.
Blog Posts 1 What is your own personal relationship with apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic fiction? I am genuinely not that worried about the end. I have never taken it upon myself to learn how to survive The Apocalypse, regardless of the texts and validity of it as a concept. I personally have accepted that mere …Continue reading "Based on the first week, I’m probably not going to survive The Apocalypse."
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