Monthly Archives: August 2004

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Posted on August 31st, 2004 by Neal Locke

A senior, a writer, a journalist, a decathlete…welcome Anjelica to the blogosphere. She might advise you when you get in trouble, go into your dance. Of course, that might be because she’s never seen me do the “coca-cola dance,” right? … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on “The Breakfast”

Posted on August 30th, 2004 by Neal Locke

At the end of his breakfast experience, the narrator says that he knows “some of the reasons why it was pleasant,” but he doesn’t list anything specifically. What do you think is on his mind? Ever had a memory etched … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on “Flight”

Posted on August 23rd, 2004 by Neal Locke

One of the principal questions Steinbeck (speaking through the character of Emilio) raises in the short story, “Flight,” is this: When does a boy become a man? Pepe Torres obviously thinks he already is a man. Mama Torres thinks he … Continue reading →

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Twelve: A Short Story by Neal Locke

Posted on August 22nd, 2004 by Neal Locke

I meant to post this much earlier, but as often happens, life and school got in the way. Each summer, I try to set aside a significant chunk of time to write–not for school, not even for Creative Writing, but … Continue reading →

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Resorting to Bribery…

Posted on August 19th, 2004 by Neal Locke

Attention timid freshmen: I’ve tried encouraging, cajoling, and nudging you gently into posting a comment or two on this blog–a good habit to develop, and one we’ll use for actual points when we start getting into literature next week. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back and Here We Go!

Posted on August 16th, 2004 by Neal Locke

A collective groan sounds accross the city of Dallas today, as thousands of teenagers abandon the freedom of summer for the shackles of secondary education. Well…at least until they actually get to school, see their long lost friends and have … Continue reading →

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Time’s up. Moving Day is Here.

Posted on August 7th, 2004 by Neal Locke

There is no cause for panic. Blogs will go on, much will remain the same, and only your blog address will change. Basically, for all those active bloggers on the “mrlocke.net” site who wish to continue your blog, here’s what … Continue reading →

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