I love music, and I'll listen to just about anything. I also love to sing along with my music even though I'm an awful singer. I can't really think of any genera of music that i won't listen to. Our family currently has a foreign exchange student living with us from Mexico, so a lot of times when I'm with her I listen to music that is in Spanish, and even thought I don't understand a lot of it, I still enjoy it. A few of my favorite artist are, Jack Johnson, Yellow Card, U2, Rascal flatts, and Natasha Bedingfield.



Music explores boundaries, because it unites people. I've never met a person who doesn't like music, and often times it can give people something in common. Music pulls people together, because often times people from different cultures are listening to the same things.

"Speaking the Unspeakable"

Anthony Acevedo, a WWII veteran, was held in a Nazi slave concentration camp. Upon his release from the camp he was forced to sign a paper that sworn him to secrecy. For many years he kept his word, and did not tell anyone about what had happened to him and the other soldiers at the camp. recently however, he has decided that people need to know what had been going on, and he has been going to local high schools to tell students of his experience. Acevedo kept a diary of everything that went on during his time in the camp. He finds it important to speak the unspeakable because people need to know what really happened to him.

In Dufar the government along with the help of the Jenjaweed, a militia are persecuting many innocent people who are a part of African tribes. The government is pretending to help out the tribal people by setting up safe camps for them to reside in, but they only do this to put on a good front. The truth is that the government is endorsing the Jenjaweed, and even helping out is some of the attacks. In cases like this it is important to speak the unspeakable, because if we don't know what is going on, we can't do anything about it. It is very important that issues like this be resolved, because these people are not being treated fairly and given their God give rights. All people should be given the same rights why should one group of people be able to walk around freely and safely while another has to live in fear of persecution. It is important that people know that something like this is going on in order for the issue to ever be resolved.

Purpose of Art

After reading MAUS my perspective on art did not change much. I think that the purpose of art is to get a message across to the public. Often using art to get a message across is effective, because it will capture some one's eye causing them to take interest; where as other methods may not be as effective. Art can improve the human condition, and it would be a good thing if it did but it does not have to in order to be considered art.

I think that the anamari Theo Jansen created are incredible works of art. Theo Jansen is an artist and former physicist. To make his creation he used his skills from both jobs. I think that it is an incredible piece of machinery, and that it shows the advancing world of science. However I don't like that they are calling it a life form, or new species. The anamari are simply machines and do not have any characteristics of life. And the idea of them being able to evolve and take over each others DNA seems far fetched and ridiculous. The purpose of art is to create something new or unique that is pleasing to the eye or ear, and get people to think in new and different directions.

Election Results

Election Results

I voted for John McCain in the election. However it does not upset me too much that he was not elected. I don't think that either candidate would have been able to make any huge changes on society. I guess we will see in the upcoming four years whether or not Obama was a good choice for president. One of the main reasons I did not vote for Obama was, because of stem cell research and abortion. I think these things are very morally wrong, and do not like the thought of them being legalized in our country.

community poem

City streets, music beats,
restaurants, busy shops.
All around down town
people go to walk around.

Office buildings,
where adults go to work.
Quite neighborhoods,
where kids run and play,
schools and parks
where they spend their day,

This is my community
although it's small
it's filled with many opportunities.

I've live in Dearborn all my life. It's a pretty small city but their's a lot to do if you're willing to go out and explore the city. It's a pretty safe place to be. In my neighborhood their are a lot of little kids and their always playing outside, but you usually don't ever see anyone else outside. I like living in Dearborn and I'm pretty content here.

Restaurant review

“A Taste of Mexico”
If you’re ever looking for some authentic Mexican food without having to travel, you should try Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen in Lincoln Park. My visit there was a great experience right from the start. When you step into the restaurant, you enter into an inviting Mexican atmosphere. The restaurant is decorated with sombreros, cactus, and paintings of salsa dancers. It is dimly lit, and has Mexican music playing in the background. Even if you weren't hungry upon your arrival, the delicious smell of all the food being prepared would make your stomach growl.
Dining is casual, and the food is moderately priced. The average dinner on the menu cost about ten dollars, appetizers anywhere from two to six dollars, and you could expect to pay about three dollars for a dessert. Their menu contains a wide assortment of Mexican foods. Some popular menu items are tacos, fajitas, and burritos. They also offer the option of a combination plate if you’re having trouble making up your mind. If you’re not a big fan of Mexican foods I wouldn’t suggest Tijuana’s however you could order soup or a salad. The restaurant also has a breakfast menu and a children’s menu.
I ate there with my family on a Friday night around six. The restaurant had quite a few people in it, but was not over crowded. The service was very good. We were seated shortly after we got there. They started us off by serving us chips and some of their homemade salsa we were given mild and hot sauce both salsas were very fresh, containing freshly cut tomatoes, parsley, and peppers. Shortly after the waitress was back to take our drink orders. One special thing you can get at Tijuana’s is Jarritos also known as Mexican pop. Jarritos come in many different fruit flavors such as apple and pineapple. All the bottles are labeled in Spanish, so if you’re like me you might have a little trouble knowing what flavor your getting, but Tijuana’s friendly staff will be happy to help you out. If you’ve never had Mexican pop before your missing out and it would be worth a trip to Tijuana’s just to experience it. In my opinion it is much more delicious and flavorful than the Pepsi and coke products we have here in the states. The serving staff was very kind and polite. Our meals came in good timing shortly after we had finished the chips and salsa. I ordered beef soft shell tacos, along with a side of tamales. The tamales came first. They were wrapped in a cornhusk and although tasted rather plain by themselves were delicious and full of flavor when I ate them with salsa. I was already starting to get full by the time my tacos came. My meal consisted of three tacos all were in warm soft shell flower tortillas, and had beef, partially melted cheese, and freshly cut tomatoes and lettuce on them. By the time I got around to eating the third taco the shell had started to get slightly soggy, but it was still delicious, and I finished every bite of it despite how full I was.
The inside and outside of the restaurant along with being decorated were also on a whole well kept up and clean, all the tables, silverware, and glasses were clean. The restrooms for the most part were well kept up they weren’t running out of things like toilet paper and soap, however the garbage can was starting to overflow.
Reservations are not required to dine at Tijuana’s however if you have a party of fifteen or more people it is recommended that you call ahead of time. Along with dining in Tijuana's Mexican Kitchen also offers carryout, and will cater any event, big and small parties. Their catering menu has individual items on it as well as large party trays containing a variety of different items to choose from. My experience at Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen was a good one, and I would definitely dine there again. I would also recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good Mexican meal.

All Pictures from:http://www.tijuanasmexicankitchen.com/