This semester of RCL seems like it will be pretty busy but I really like the idea of activating the civic side of rhetoric in civic life. I like the idea if becoming more active in our communities and I hope this semester helps us all discover better ways to go about this.

Anyways for my “This I Believe” podcast, I have a couple of ideas. The first was to talk about how I think it’s important for people to have a connection to where their food came from. I guess that could be worded better and refined as I go along…but I really do think that people, especially in American society, should have a stronger connection with their food sources. I think it is really sad that probably the majority of Americans never think twice about where their food is coming from simply because they know they will never run out. One quick trip to the grocery store and a person can find pretty much anything from anywhere in the world. It’s actually crazy how much work goes into producing a simple item because there is a whole farming process plus a shipping process and people never really think about this. This is a topic I thought about since I worked on farm for about a month this past summer. It was definitely one of the most influential experience I have ever had. My other idea might have something to do with the importance of a best friend. I have lived down the street from my best friend for about 15 years now and it was terrifying moving away to separate colleges. But I feel incredibly lucky to have made some really close friends here…just something to think about.

For my specialty blog, I plan on continuing my passion blog. This past semester I wrote about obscure cultures and world events. I might try and write a bit about history this time? Still considering…

For my Civic Issues blog, I would love to do something environmental about factory farming or pollution, etc. I would also be interested in political issues especially global issues such as terrorism which is really relevant at this time. Maybe Eco-terrorism could be a good way to combine both of these topics?