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John Steinbeck on Falling in Love

Read the article distributed in class titled "John Steinbeck on Falling in Love: A 1959 Letter."  It is a short article with a letter written by Steinbeck as a response to his son, Thom who has confessed to "have fallen desperately in love."   Evaluate Steinbeck's response to his son.  Then compare this letter to what you would expect if it were you writing to your father or mother while away at college and telling them that you were "desperately in love" - would the response be similar?  Finally, what is your idea, at your young ages, inexperienced yet in mature love, as to what you would expect real love to be and how it differs from what people call "young love".

Positive vs Negative Thinking

Read the entire article at this web site:

http://www.the-benefits-of-positive-thinking.com/negative-thinking-versus-positive-thinking.html

Then provide your response to the article.  Does it provide some interesting insights into the power of positive thinking over negative?  Some people claim it is better to think negative so that they can be prepared for anything bad that happens.  Is this logical?  After reading the article, offer your critique and then provide examples from your own experiences when positive or negative thinking had any type of outcome.

Daunting Start to College Application Process

Read "Daunting Start to College Application Process" and for your blog this week, respond and offer alternatives, if any, to this expensive process.