Reflection and Review on Sorrow of War

Review: Recently I read the book Sorrow of War. This book is full of love, war, and death. The book really confused me in a type of way but at the same time the parts that I did understand were really good! I thought because of the book being so out of order that it really messed with the readers head. The overall plot of the book though was excellent well thought out and it really made the reader think. This book was probably one of the most challenging and confusing but best books I have ever read!

Reflection: I read the book "Sorrow of War" . This book taught me that anything can happen while at war. Death, Love, Betrayal all take place in this book. This book has many themes, it can teach you a lot. One theme that I learned was " Never love the wrong ones always beware of their actions" . The way that Phuong fell inlove with Kien's father that is no to just something you do. I think Kien should not forgive her for her actions but overall this was a good learning experience for me and any other reader.

The Big Snow is one to remember Review

On July 15th much of the trail is covered in snow. The thru-hikers are near Tahoe, or spread everywhere after having searched for drier thread. Sixty feet of snow fell on parts of the PCT. The trail is holding it four or more weeks later than normal. In Oregon, Washington, and Northern and Central California, the PCT was a snow hike. California did not set an outright snow record, but this year's snowpack lasted longer over more places than other years in recent memory. The focus naturally falls to the Sierra when we think of snow. From the annual anxiety of Forester Pass and the long plod over Muir, Pacific Crest Trail snow has a Sierran drift. It is possible that on this section of the PCT the sport of long distance, lightweight snow hiking was born.
After hosting the season's first 20 hikers, Jim was worried. Late season snows and cold temperatures meant a slow start to the melt. Large snow years of the past decade don't compare to 2011. Tom Banks, the lead backcountry ranger for the Amador Ranger District, characterized By Jack Haskel, PCTA Trail Information Specialist the Big Snow is one to remember PCT Communicator September 201122 it as "Uncharted territory," saying, "This amount of late season snow hasn't been seen in about 30 years." Hikers didn't just face just snowy passes. The forests, Jake Down said, were "Like a dirt bike course. Snow ramps up and down all of the time." It's a fascinating time to be watching the trail. More people ended up hiking snowy sections of the trail in more places. Hikers learned more deeply of the challenges of Northern Yosemite, the snowy north faces of Section O, the rare experience of hiking snow in the Klamath Mountains, the long, crusted distances of Oregon and the precipitous slopes of Washington.
Three things I learned according to this article:
·        The PCT can receive up to 60 feet of snow.
·        It snows in July on the PCT
·        Jim Clement is the owner and denizen of Vermillion Valley Resort.
Questions:
·        What was it like experiencing so much snow at one time?
·        What struggles did you encounter while hiking through so much snow?

My first two weeks of school

My first two weeks of school were not as expected. I was expecting school to be hard. School is very fun though. I wish it was not so early. I think my classes are fairly easy but, they are not what I expected from past references. The school is very crowded though and it is hard to get through the hall but I feel like this going to be a great school year.

Introduction

My name is Jonathan Williams. I am  a Student-Athlete here B.C. Rain High School. My favorite hobbies are playing video games and sports. My favorite sport is football, but basketball is a close second. I start Left Tackle for the football team here at B.C. Rain. I hope to obtain a high enough score on my ACT to obtain a athletic scholaship to the University of South Alabama. I plan to make A's and B's this year in all my AP classes. I hope everybody in Mr.Rease's class has a good school year.