"Disability" in Our Society and in Our Own Lives

In her essay "Disability," the author Nancy Mairs argues that depicting "disabled people in the ordinary activities of daily life" threatens advertisers and each of us by revealing to us that "disability" is normal. Express your own opinion as to whether you agree or disagree with Mairs' argument and why. Take into consideration your own experiences with someone who is "disabled" and share them as part of your answer.

Please make sure that your response is thoughtful and responsible given the difficult nature of the subject. Moreover, it should incude AT LEAST 10 sentences to explain your reasoning. There's not a right or wrong answer on this and we're not looking for a perfect essay. The key is for you to take some time to offer your own personal reflections in a more formal way.

Between the Snow and the Wind

During the past few days, we have read two descriptive essays, Julia Alvarez's "Snow" and Joan Didion's "The Santa Ana." Both happen to be essays that focus on the author's perceptions/reflections of nature.

Which essay do you find stronger and more effective as a descriptive piece? Please make sure you cite AT LEAST THREE REASONS FROM THE TEXT THAT YOU FIND SUPERIOR, reasons that you think support your arguments. In that case, you will also need to reference specific aspects of the other essay. Respond in a thoughtful passage of at least10 sentences to explain your reasoning. There's not a right or wrong answer on this and we're not looking for a perfect essay. The key is for you to take some time to offer your own personal reflections in a more formal way.