Poets are Hippies

Poets are Hippies

Well, I believe that this stereotype comes from the late sixties and early seventies. This was the time when people were protesting the wars and the unjustice due to the inequality of rights. Many people were inspired by John Lennon’s form of protest which was through music and art. During this period people escaped from their reality by exploring their artistic sides. A lot of people wrote poetry and became really popular. Thus the stereotypical image of a long haired flower child rambling about nature.

Writing in lyrics was a form of venting and expressing the individual views of other different other people during a period of anti- war activism. Clearly it is illogical to stereotype an entire time period where people expressed their views on life. Stereotyping poets as hippies is also not very factual since there have been dozens of credited poets throughout history.

By stereotyping poets you are criticizing their ability to write. Not everyone fits into a stereotype and even though it can apply to certain people it may not pertain to others. Stereotyping occurs often in writing throughout history. As a writer, one needs to avoid stereotypical claims and stay away from subject where you be biased. However, it is always good to recognize where stereotypes play an important role in perfecting their writing skill.

Out of Power and Out of Time

So many of you may have experianced Stormageadon this weekend... Well... I would just like to say how out raged Iam that we all had class on Monday when EVERYONE ELSE in the free world was out due to power outages and fallen down trees AT THEIR HOUSE.... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND... So many people ...like me... had an exam on Monday.... How were we suppossed to study with no electricity....like duh

Working til death....

So I'm pulling extra shifts to try and save up to buy a new car but recently I have failed to realize that I am in school full time as well as in class full time. So to say the least I'm stretching myself very thin and I am taking an exhausting toll on my body. But hey it beats walking. I need to take a moment to meditate on this and find time throughout the week were i can reflect and relax. Oh Snap... did I just give my self some good advice. I really should listen to myself more often.

Wow....

Okay, so belive it or not, this has been a very stressful weekend for me. After class on Wednesday, I worked all weekend pulling double shifts and then to my dismay, was informed that while my car was in the shop they also found new problems with it. So my car is busted and I am having to rely on my grandma for a replacement vehicle until mine is either repaired or replaced. Top of that lies the condiments; the internet service at my parents house has been down all week and i could not get any of my assignments done til today. Today is wednesday so after today's classes I will be headed back to work tomorrow again. So much for a "holiday weekend".....