Week 1
Setting up my blog was pretty easy. I had to download freeware SSH Client for Windows called Putty, and it was smooth sailing from there.
Of all the readings, the "Blogs of War" struck me the most. I mentioned the reason behind the fascination in my blog entry, but it basically revolves around the idea of experiencing a previously unknown, private world. It's a powerful idea - you can live through others essentially. I was especially interested in the dynamic between public and private domains of information and how the DOD will react to this shift.
The Fifty-Five short was by far the most diffcult assignment I had to do this week. You would think that with a limit of 55 words, it's impossible to get writer's block? Think again. I tried to brainstorm ideas on pen and paper. I bounced ideas off of people. I let story lines marinate in my brain over a few a days. Still nothing.
I soon discovered the power of dialogue. While a third-person narrative is a great way of setting the stage, a first-person dialogue allows the reader the opportunity to make his/her own conclusions about the characters and the setting. I found it was the best way to be absent and objective, giving the reader full access to the story.