Note to Viewers

Note to viewers: I know many of you are kids from my journalism class who are required to comment on the blogs of classmates.  I want to use this opportunity to become a better writer, so if you are unsure of what kind of comments to leave, then I have some suggestions:

• Tell me about my gramatical errors.
• Tell me when I'm too confusing, inconsistent, verbose, or erudite.
• Tell me what my words make you think about or remind you of.
• Tell me if my opening sentences for each post grab your attention.
• Tell me when I'm interesting and when I'm boring.

Be nice, of course, but also don't be afraid to be honest.  Sometimes I have to beg my teachers to give me the kind of constructive criticism that will force me to grow and learn from mistakes.  Often I want to scream at them, "Stop assuming that I'm so sensitive!!!"  But ironically, screaming such a thing would make me sound sensitive.