Evelyn Glennie shows us how to listen

What struck you?

The thing that struck me was that she was deaf and she was teaching us how to listen. I find that very ironic, yet, very interesting.

What did you notice?

I noticed that when she played a certain piece note by note according to the music sheet, it sounded pretty plain. But when she improvised a little, and changed several things in the piece, it added way more emotion to the piece.


I also noticed that she was able to play different dynamics, tempo, and intervals with four mallets, and only two hands.

What did you enjoy about her performance?

I enjoyed that her presentation was very unique. I have never seen any performance like that before. It really excited me.

Sustainability Visit

Interview:





Questions:
1. What struck you about the location you visited? Was it what you expected, or very different?

The thing that struck me about the location I visited was that it was located at Otay Mall. Also that they've been having these farmer's markets there every Tuesday for 3 years, and I've been shopping at Otay mall for about that long. It was kind of what I expected, like, I expected it to be outdoors and people to be just selling their fruits. Though, I did not expect there to be non-food items, like jewelry and such.

2. Which items were cheaper than you expected? Which were more expensive?

I'm not sure, I haven't seen the prices compared to the grocery store's prices.

3. Do you think you will start going to a farmers market more often? Or using a community garden? Or supporting a CSA?

I don't think I will start going to a farmer's market that often, but I probably will keep it in mind more than usual.

4. How do these locations fit into our essential questions of “Why Don’t People Live More Sustainably?” and “How Can I Convince them to do So?”

These locations fit in to the questions because they relate to sustainable living. Living sustainably can include organic, home-grown fruits and vegetables.

Senior Garden

Senior Interview

1. What are you growing?
Strawberries, tomatoes, carrots, peas, bananas, watermelons.

2. Has this inspired you to make your own garden?
If she had the time.

3. How do you keep the bugs away?
Since we don't use any pesticides, we are not able to keep the bugs away. :(

4. Who's taking over when you leave?
The juniors.

5. Who will take care of the plants over the summer?
I don't know, maybe whoever works in the house near it.

6. Are the seeds GMO?
No, they are not.

Reflection

1. How did this visit change you?
This visit changed me by making me think more about the Earth and how gardens like the seniors have help it.

2. What struck you about the garden?
The thing that struck me about the garden was the fact that the seniors did all the gardening themselves.

3. What did you like/not like about the garden?
I liked the fact that the whole garden was organic and all done by students of HTHMA, though, I did not like the fact that there were bugs everywhere and there was no way to keep them away.

4. Did this inspire you to grow your own garden?
No, it hasn't, though it has made me be more aware of the Earth.