Journal 9- Jacob Francis

Jacob Francis
English 1109
11/27/19

Part one- My research question I chose to investigate was: What are the qualifications to be a funeral director? I found that in order to be a funeral director you must at least have an associates degree in mortuary science, a license to be a funeral director/ embalmer, and one to three years of apprenticeship. https://study.com/articles/How_to_Become_a_Mortician_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.html

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This is a picture of a funeral director straightening up displays in the funeral home
 

Part two- The story that I had a connection to was funeral director Don Byles (p. 60-63). I had a connection with this story because my great uncle actually is a funeral director. My great uncle doesn't really like to talk about his job, because at points it is very hard to deal with. Don Byles story helped shed some light on what my great uncle goes through on a daily basis. This story helped me understand my uncle and increased my respect for him. I know that some of the things he's seen have effected him, and i can understand why.

Journal 9- Tammy Guo

Part One: Funeral director Don Byles. 65. Pg 60

Question: What kind of work do funeral houses do and what is required for them to become a mortician?

Website: https://www.vault.com/industries-professions/professions/f/funeral-home-workers/the-job

Throughout my reading in Callings I didn't know much about a funeral director and wanted to find out more about it. Since no one really talks about so I decided that I wanted to do some research on it. A funeral director is in charge of arranging burials and organizing funeral services where they work the family of the deceased. While the family is there planning out the funeral, the funeral director, will be a counselor or caregiver to help the family through this hard time. They are to be respectful and be their guide them through the process and fulfill their wishes. They also help move the body to the funeral home so that they could fill out the death certificate and continue to support the family to build a plan for the funeral and a plan for the burial. They are in charge of filling out the paper, which includes the death certificate and obituary notices. Then an embalmer or mortuary science technician would make sure to preserve the body where they would replace the blood of the deceased with a mixture that will help protect them. There are also funeral attendants that help to place the casket before funeral services begin, organize flowers and lighting. They also help escort the family and all the other guests, closes the casket, and disassembling the service afterward. Funeral directors also help people to plan out their funeral and wishes ahead of time. 

In this career for people that work in funeral homes would salaries are usually below $25,000 to $100,000, and the minimum education that one needs is a high school diploma. To be a mortician, they need a certification license. Starting this career, they start as a funeral attendant and would move up to a mortuary science and then an embalmer. After that, as you gain more knowledge and experience, you can become a funeral director, and finally, at the very top of this career status, you can become a funeral homeowner.

Website for picture: https://www.google.com/search?q=funeral+home+new+london+connecticut+don+byles&sxsrf=ACYBGNRDbBj95oqvUj9KWOhITuR_SPWQsg:1574913845782&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjsidGig4zmAhWLUt8KHfbXCRoQ_AUoAXoECBEQAw&cshid=1574913851461349&biw=1440&bih=821#imgrc=zoVEdsssCl5KgM:

Byles Memorial Home in New London, Connecticut

Part Two:

Pg 81

A theme that I saw in my reading that connected to my life was the importance of family. The bond that it creates is extraordinary and unforgettable. The profile that had the most significant impact that had a connection to me was sculptor Olga Ayala, 57, talks to her ex-husband, Efraim Ayala, 61, about her mother, Artist Ramona Cruz. In the profile, Olga's mother was strong and wonderful. Her mom taught her to draw, and they have a significant influence on each other. They created art together and supported her and to pursue her dreams to go into art. She carried her mother's memories with her through art and missed her very much. This profile has the most significant connection to me because when I was little, I spent much time in my youth with her, and she would teach her how to draw and write. I loved drawing and doodling with her. My grandma was very supportive and was always there for me and trying her best to help until she got sick and passed away. In my life, my grandma supported me no matter what I did and told me I should go after, but my parents weren't like that. I became very close to my grandma and created this bond that was full of support and love. I will always remember her and continue to draw and have fun with it and think about all the good times we had together. Now I continue to draw in my free time, and every time I do, it brings joy to me. I will never forget her because she had the most significant influence on my life and has made a difference and to keep going. I miss her very much.

Journal 9 - Marissa Hardin

One of my research questions were, what does a blind person see? I know it sounds like a silly question, because being blind means you cannot see anything. From my research, I discovered that most people may think just pure black. But, that is not the case. A blind person cannot sense colors. It cannot really be described, its just nothing.

http://nautil.us/blog/what-do-blind-people-actually-see

                   A blind person, with their service dog to help them be aware of surroundings.


A theme I saw in the book was that, sometimes change can be scary, but it can be good. The profile that had the biggest impact on me was, ICU Nurse Michelle Alore. I connected to this profile because my grandpa has been in the ICU before, and it was intense. Not knowing if your loved one is going to make it out of the ICU is a very scary and sad feeling. From this profile, the nurses are very good to the families and I can agree on that. They make you feel good and have hope.

Journal 9 - corinna hardin

One of my research questions was, Is working in a plant worth it? Well, the pay can be very good if you’re experienced. The lowest pay would be $18.18 - $21.80 an hour. So, it ranges from $44,270 to $101,590 a year. Is working at a plant dangerous? Nope, there have been many studies on nuclear power plant workers and it has shown that working in a nuclear power plant is not a risky occupation.

One profile that really inspired me was the reverend, Eric D. Williams. The theme in this profile was treat others how they deserve to be treated. No one gets left behind. To show respect and care for one another in hard times. This man had a very good heart. He cared about others, and not just himself. Honestly it broke my heart that the pastor didn’t want to do that mans funeral because of he was gay. Everyone deserves a proper burial for when they die. Eric just started his business, at first he didn’t know if he should do the funeral either. He knew deep down in his heart it was the right thing to do. He did the funeral and helped so many people by doing so. 

https://www.indeed.com/salaries/plant-operator-Salaries

https://www.owlguru.com/career/power-plant-operators/salary/

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/is-working-in-a-nuclear-power-plant-risky/article5526497.ece 

This is the Ford plant in Chicago 

Journal 9- Madi Conrad

Part One: One research question that I had while reading was, On average how many people end up in the ICU in the U.S. a year? An ICU is an intensive care unit. One of the main things I found when researching this question was that every 2 years the amount of older age people increases by about 0.25. The most common result of people ending up in the ICU is also usually because of a lack of breath usually because of a heart attack. Most people are transferred from the emergency room to the ICU because of the long waiting times. The wait times can be over 5 hours to get into the ICU which can be even more life threatening than being transported directly to the ICU. It is believed that in the older population they are more likely to become sick recently which can cause them to become critically ill and end up in the ICU. Most patients who end up in the ICU to this day, are coming from the emergency departments.

This is a picture of what a usually ICU room would look like.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130514212946.htm

Part Two: One theme that I largely saw throughout the book was that we as humans will not always find a job that we have a passion and drive for right away. The profile that had the largest impact on me in the book was ICU Nurse Michelle Alore on pages 138-141. This profile impacted me the most because I have never been able to understand how someone could work in the ICU because of how difficult it would be for me personally to see patient's in such critical conditions, and some hanging on to their last bit of life. I also was pulled into this profile largely because of the quote added towards the end of the profile. The quote explains how you have a drive for what your job otherwise it will feel as you are working for the rest of your life, 'You have to do what you want to do. This is the rest of your life-- you have to pick something that you're passionate about' (Isay 141).

Journal 9- Keaton H

Keaton Hipsher
English 1109
26 November 2019

Journal Nine 

         Part One- My question was what does the Library in Lake City South Carolina named the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Life History Center look like? So I did some research to see if was still there and open and yes it is. If you ever want to see it if you are driving through or by Lake City South Carolina here is the address is 221 E Main St, Lake City, SC 29560. Phone number to the History Center is (843) 374-0046.  

This Monument is outside the Center

Here is what the outside of the History Center looks like.

     Part Two- One theme I saw was that everyone in this book went through something bad or had to conquer something to get where they are today or find there calling. I think the profile that had the biggest impact and connection to my life was probably the NBA Referee(Pages 27-30). Why I say that is because my dad thinks I should just go get a state job and not go to college. Then on the other hand there is my mom that is right by my side, saying keep going for Pharmacy and just keep going to college in general so I can do something I love everyday. This kind of connects to me because how Kogurt's Mom didn't want him to follow his dreams and become a doctor or a lawyer. But his dad was right by his side the whole way just like my mom will be.   

Journal 9- Abby Archer

After reading Dawn Maestas profile, it made me curious as to how many abusive relationships are reported every year and what percentage of those woman actually get back up on their feet. I feel like abusive relationships are not the topic of conversation these days and are not taken seriously. Many who go through the experience of an abusive relationship, keep it to themselves and the abuser is not reported to the authorities or really to anyone. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Nearly 3 in 10 women (23%) and 1 in 10 men (10%) in the US have experienced vape, physical violence and/or stalking by a partner/stranger and actually reported it. Here is the link to all of the different percentages: www.thehotline.org

Here are the different reasons cited for not reporting their abuse.

A common theme I found throughout the Profile, ICU nurse Michelle Alore is to do what you truly love and pick something you are passionate about because this is the rest of your life. I connected with her profile at the start due to the fact that she was a teen mom and had her son at a young age. I could relate to that because my mom had my brother when she was 18 and she was a single mom. But after reading her story, it inspired me to pick an occupation I am passionate about. I would like to be in the medical field, so it was interesting reading her profile. Her kindness and devotion to her patients made me even more determined to get my degree and help others, just like she did.

Journal nine- Emaleigh Haimerl

Emaleigh Haimerl

Mike Lohre

ENG 1109 M-@ at 1:30

November 27, 2019

     A question I had how did Wendell Scott start racing for NASCAR? The answer I found was he learned to be a mechanic from his father and opened up his own shop. He would race at the Dixie Circuit because at the time African Americans could not race with NASCAR. In order for Scott to be able to become the first African American to be a NASCAR driver he had to convince Mike Poston, a NASCAR steward, to grant him a NASCAR license during an event at Richmond Speedway in 1953.

Wendell Scott with his car for NASCAR

     A theme I saw in this book is to never give up. A profile that had the biggest meaning to me was Sharon Long’s because even when she got arthritis she never gave up on her art. This profile inspired me to continue to make art even when I think I should stop because she didn’t stop even when she was in pain.

https://theundefeated.com/whhw/wendell-scott-the-first-black-driver-in-nascar/

Journal 9- Teylar

     

A laser removal tattoo gun

     My favorite profile so far would have to be about the ink removal specialist Dawn Maestas. I found it it interesting that through the pain and suffering that she experienced first hand, helped her find her passion. I was really interested and wanted to know what type of training that you had to go through in order to have that occupation. 

     Through research from the Tattoo Removal Institute, I learned that the shortest program you can take to be certified is 17 days. I also learned that each course taken explains different things like how tattoos change the composition of the skin over time, proper laser removal techniques, and the risks or benefits from removing tattoos with lasers. 

     This profile had a large impact on my life because it makes me think of my cousin, Katrina who was murdered by her then, boyfriend at the time. He was really abusive towards her and wouldn't let her do certain things like talk to her family. After she passed, my uncle Arthur, her dad used that as an opportunity to open up a shelter for abused and battered women. 

https://nationallaserinstitute.com/laser-tattoo-removal-training-course/

journal 9 collin thacker

English 1109
11/25
Collin Thacker

What is the salary of an EMT?

EMT s only make about $32,740k-$40,610k a year. This seems strange as they deal with keeping victims and patients calm while addressing wounds and trauma and administering medication through an IV and transporting them safely and keeping their conditions under control until other help is possible.

https://www.salary.com/research/salary/alternate/emt-salary

Picture:
Caption: official seal of an EMT





One thing that i took to in this book was the bridge teller. I have been going through a hard time recently and the message i got from this interview was sometimes you have take a step back and just be i need to learn how to be present but also be patient at the same time its an important life skill every one should have

Collaboration Exercise from Mike Lohre (15 points)

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Two Collaboration Exercise Questions to answer:

1-What did you personally learn from practicing the Presentation that will help you improve your performance? 

2-In which part of the Presentation (intro, one of the body sections, or the conclusion) can we expect to see you at your best?  Why?

I hope you had a great time practicing today, and look forward to your answers to this Exercise!

Journal 8 abby archer

The profile that means the most to me so far was Policewoman Pat Hays. She was independent during her childhood and she became a strong woman. Pat showed inspiration for other women like her especially for being a girl officer. Many like her grew up with abusive parents and it seemed as if that did not let Pat down. She was determined to help others and that’s what she did. “It’s kind of a calling. I really enjoyed helping people. I would have done it forever” (Isay, 161). Pat found her calling and many woman officers look up to her as well as look up to her story.

The best personal connection I had was with the ICU nurse, Michelle Alore. One day I plan to help out patients just like her one day. Her kindness and selflessness is truly inspiring for me. I aspire to become an occupation therapist and change people’s lives. Michelle loved her job and she is motivating others to choose a job that you will be proud of everyday. “And I would say the same to you: pick something that moves you, something that you’re proud of- something you keep getting up for and doing the next day” (Isay, 141).

Two things from my active reading is a vocabulary word and a research question. My vocabulary word was Traunts which means leaving abruptly. My research question is how long do you have to attend school to become a Neurosurgeon and what is the hardest thing about the job? What I found is that you have to complete your undergrad which is four years, then you attend medical school which is another four years and then finally you go to neurosurgical residency training for 6-7 years. After reading many articles, a lot of Neurosurgeons expressed how depressing it is to go through the frequent exposure to tragedy.

These are a couple of Neurosurgeons performing surgery. 

Journal 8 Jacob Francis

The profile that has meant the most to me so far was Retired Firefighter John Vigiano's story about his two sons. This story really got me. Vigiano's one son John Vigiano Jr. grew up like his father, a firefighter. His second son Joe Vigiano was a police detective. Both of these men worked in New York city at the time of the 9/11 attacks. The reason this story meant the most to me was because I know so many people that lost loved ones in the attacks, John Vigiano lost both of his sons in this attack. I cant fathom what this did to him. The last time Vigiano heard from his son John was over the telephone at around 10 o' clock: "'I don't think so Dad...There's alot of smoke... Im heading south on west street... This is a big one'... and just says, 'Be careful.. I love you'"(Isay 106).

My best personal connection was with Funeral Director Don Byles. I connect to this story the most because my great uncle works as a funeral director. I can relate to this story because I can recall him telling me about these same things Byles did to his daughter. Someone has to do that job and its not an easy job to do.

One of my vocabulary words for a story was: Brusque. Brusque is an abrupt or offhand in speech or manner. I found this in story between Dr. Larry Michaelis and his daughter. My research question was, how many surgeons were serving in world war 2. I found that at least 20% of all physicians were pulled from their practice to serve as surgeons in the army.

Journal 8 Marissa Hardin

The profile that meant most to me so far is The ICU Nurse Michelle Alore. This profile meant the most to me because my grandpa’s been in the ICU before for being really sick, and it was really scary. “Her family never wanted to give up hope. They just had this incredible courage that gave us a lot of hope, too. But we just couldn’t fix her, and we had nothing to offer other than keeping her out of pain and taking care of her family.” (Alore, 139) ICU nurses are very kind, and give their all.

The profile I had the most personal connection with was, Farmer Johnny Bradley, because my dad does some farm work. My dad works with cows and pigs and crop. He grew up farming with his Uncle, and liked it a lot. He also has a job during the week, but farms at night and on the weekends. I like the quote, “When a man quits, it’s over. And when I quit, I want them to put dirt on me.” (Bradley, 92) My dad has the same mindset of never giving up, and he wants me to have the same mindset too.

One of my favorite quotes from my active reading was from Gayle Lynn, 72…, “Always, always forever. And maybe when we get to heaven, he will be there. I’d like to give him a hug, smell his pipe tobacco, and have a laugh. I’d like to tell him some of his stories and see if he agrees that’s exactly how it is. I think it was. That’s what I really believe.” (Lynn, 103) A vocab word I didn’t know was facsimile, it means, an exact copy. One of my research questions was, how long does it take to become an ICU Nurse? Nurses must have at least 2 years experience in working with critical care patient.

ICU

Madi Conrad- Journal 8

One:
The profile in our readings in Callings for today that meant the most to me so far was Policewoman Pat Hays. This profile has meant the most to me so far because as Pat frequently speaks on throughout is that women are very heavily stereotyped. A quote from this profile that represents the large stereotype of women is, “As Policewomen, our duties were mostly in the youth division...” (Isay 159). This Quote helps identify some of the stereotyping that women were forced into just as a policewoman. Stereotyping is still occurring and will always be occurring throughout the world but, we as humans can find a way to at least lessen how much and how extreme we stereotype others.

Two:
My best personal connection so far in callings was to the Oncology Nurse. I personally related to this the most because I have a grandma who is currently fighting for her life because of cancer. I have had multiple family members who have undergone chemo therapy because of their cancer and I have found that their nurse’s usually mean so much more to them than their doctor’s. Sometimes people don’t realize how much more influential a nurse in a hospital can be than a doctor. I believe that nurses especially Oncology nurses, such as Dana Viviano deserve much more recognition and support for the many things that they have an impact on in a patient who may or may not be undergoing intensive treatment and needing extensive care.

This is a form of a Menial Job

Three: 
One Vocabulary word from my reading today was, menial jobs from page 142. A menial job is a job that requires a little to no skill and respect for others and/ or the quality of the item. My research question is, what is Storycorps? Storycorps as I researched is a non- profit organization that’s main job to maintain many stories of Americans with a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. It was founded by our author Dave Isay.

Journal 8 - Corinna Hardin

The profile that meant the most to me in today's reading was Sol Aramendi. She is an artist and educator. This profile means a lot to me because I like art as well. I think it can really help you in difficult times. It is calming and relaxing. “Something that I have learned throughout the years is that the only person that can change you is yourself.” 

My best personal connection will also be Sol Aramendi. I use art to relax, to feel calm, and to feel free. I also moved away from my home town and felt lost for awhile. I felt lost without my family members and old friends being close around me. It took me awhile to adjust also. I later on found. New friends that will last for a lifetime. I’m glad I was able to meet these people and experience new things and opportunities.

One thing I learned from my active reading today is to always thank people. You never know how it’ll impact  them. It’ll make their day. Another thing I learned is to follow your heart. Do what makes you happy, not to make others happy. One vocabulary word I found it was in the chapter of the firefighter and police detective that died on 9/11. John Vigiano Jr. and Joe Vigiano. I picked the word “facsimile” because I didn’t know what it meant. It is an exact copy,especially of written or printed material. Or to just simply make a copy of.  My research question is, Is tattoo removal painful? It can cause some pain. Many say it hurts less than expected, but some say it feels like you're getting another tattoo.

Art Expresses Freedom 

Journal Eight Teylar

 

The Steno- Alphabet

The profile about Storm Reyes is the one that meant the most to me. It means a lot to me because Reyes was raised in a pretty hostile environment and had no hopes, dreams or aspirations for his future. He overcame that by reading books that interested him. He was determined not to be a product of his environment. 

This profile kind of reminds me of myself because I grew up in a really bad neighborhood. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life. I did not have any hopes or dreams honestly. I just knew that I wanted to do hair and that I was really good at it. So I chose that route and it turned out pretty well for me.

For my active reading I researched what a stenographer was because I honestly did not know what it was. I found out that it is the person who types up everything people say in court. That was interesting to me because I honestly didn’t know that you had to go to college and get a degree for that, I thought you just had to be really good at typing but , you have to learn a certain alphabet called the Gregg alphabet. It basically lets you shorthand words.

Journal 8-Emaleigh Haimerl

Emaleigh Haimerl

ENG 1109 at 1:30-3:30 M-W

November 5, 2019

Journal 8

     The profile that means the most to me is the oncology nurse. This one means the most to me because she lost someone she really cared about at a young age and so did I. My favorite quote of this chapter is “because she knew she wouldn’t be here to see me graduate, she made me promise that I would finish my nursing degree” (Isay, 112). This is my favorite quote because it is what my uncle told my cousin before he died and she just graduated from school because she promised her dad she would.

    My best personal connection to this book would be to Sharon Long the forensic artist. I connect with her because her love for art even through the pain and I love how dedicated she is to her work even though the technology is taking over. The best connection to the world with this profile is how people don’t as a lot to have the forensic art done because of technology. 

     Two things from my active reading with Dana Viviano, the oncology nurse is, I highlighted where Viviano said “It was very cold the way it was said to us”(Isay, 112). I highlighted this because I thought it was rude how they didn’t care that this girls mother had cancer and just told her like it was something normal. I also highlighted where Sarafina Viviano said “I really think god wanted you to be what you are, because you’re awesome at it”(Isay, 113). I highlighted that because it shows how she is proud of her mother and what she’s doing at work. In this profile I didn’t have any words I didn’t know so I looked up their last name to see where it originated from and found out it is Spanish and means full of life. The research question I had for this profile was what is Dana Viviano doing now that it has been a little over 10 years. The answer to this question is she is now an RN and a Nurse Manager.

Dana Viviano and Sarafina Viviano in 2009 at the time of their interview with Dave Isay.

Journal Eight - Tammy Guo

Forensic Artist Sharon Long,74, Talks to Her Colleague Steve Sutter, 57. pg 22

1.) The profile in our readings for today in the Callings that meant the most to me so far is Sharon Long 74, a forensic artist talking to her colleague Steve Sutter, 57. Sharon Long was a single mother of two girls and later went to get an art degree. Sharon Long took anthropology and sculpting classes, and soon she got into forensic. She had the motivation and drive to bring out her artistic skills and started to make molds of skulls. Long was a fantastic artist and usually spent twenty or thirty hours to perfect the mold and the cast. Long also brainstorms and researches to find out more about the individual before she starts molding. She pays attention to details, and she, "just felt like I was trying to help someone tell their story, and that was exciting" (Isay 25). In the legal field, there are challenges like getting nightmares and trying to bring the dead into life with art. Even though Long got arthritis, she kept going, she worked through her pain and kept making molds. She knows that technology has evolved and that soon you can do facial reconstruction on computers. This profile meant the most to me because she is helping people have passed away and helping them tell their stories. Another reason is that she got an art degree and paid attention to her works and is very detailed. Sharon Long is talented that has fantastic artistic abilities and spends hours on those molds and casts and taking her time to perfect and make it look realistic. 

2.) The best personal connection to this profile is that I wanted to go to an art school and get a degree in art. That is still a dream of mine, and I love spending my free time sketching and painting. Art comes in all sorts of shapes and forms, but I particularly enjoy drawing and being creative by using my imagination to create art. I usually spend much time trying to make my drawing better and making it flawless. A connection to today's world on this profile is that the forensic artist's job is evolving and using technology like photoshop to help create what the individual looks like. Forensic artists are advancing; not many many are molding and creating the cast and spending hours on it. The improvement of technology has made this it a lot easier for those forensic artists. 

3.) In my active reading, a vocabulary word that I picked out was anthropology, intricate, and forensics. Anthropology is the study of human societies and their development. It is also the study of human biological and physiological characteristics and their evolution. Intricate means very complicated or detailed. Forensics means relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime. A reader has a question is why is a forensic artist essential, and where do they work? A forensic artist is essential because they help and find out who the suspect is like through the witness or victim Interviews. Afterward, the artist will use their artistic skills to help portray what this person looked like. They work in state or federal agencies and also in large cities. 

website: https://study.com/articles/Forensic_Artists_Education_Requirements_and_Job_Description.html

Sharon Long working as a forensic artist

Journal 8 Chas M.

     I want to say that Lee Buono the neurosurgeon and his eighth grade teacher, Al Siedlecki really stood out the most. I think it meant the most to me because they found their callings through each other. Even though that this connection was made years later when they both had aged a bit. They both made with clear in the book when they said, "That's something that you gave back. I'm so happy that I had you as a student. Lee: Are you kidding me? You changed my life!" (Isay 181) This shows that they both found the meaning of their professions through each other.

     I would say that my best personal connection to the book is the relationship that most people in this book have with their influencers. I would say that my parents are my biggest influencers but I defiantly wouldn't have gone into business and finance without my dad pushing to learn more. 

     

unintelligible: Impossible to understand

benign: not harmful in effect

Journal 8- Keaton H

Keaton Hipsher
English 1109
5 November 2019

     One thing that meant the most to me today when I was reading, was the profile about the two sanitation workers. Why I say that is because my Dad works for The City of Marion. When he first started off he worked in the sanitation department as well. When they said "And the kids, when they hear the truck coming down the block, they'll be running to the window"(Isay, 126). I connected to that because my dad would tell stories of kids coming up to him. My dad would ask them if they wanted to do the levers to compact the trash in the back of the truck. My dad also bought this little boy an orange shirt and got the City of Marion logo put on the shirt for him to wear. When my dad would get on the little boys street he would come out with his work gloves and the orange shirt my dad got him to help my dad and his co-worker. There was a lady that would make them homemade cinnamon rolls and have a table set up for them in her driveway. There was a little kid that wrote him a note with the help of his mom saying how much he liked the trash truck and looked for to trash day every week. My dad met so many wonderful people who looked forward to seeing the trash man. It made his day a little brighter with each person.
   
     One vocab word on page 90 "Sharecroppers". Sharecroppers is a tenant farmer who gives a part of each crop as rent. One question I had was in the profile of the actor Ricardo Pitts-Wily. I asked what were the biggest acts you have did? He was in the movie "Housesitter" in 1992, also he was in the movie "Detroit" in 2017.

My dad Erik Hipsher filling up packer 15.