Captain's Log Day 1

Tis  the season of high utility bills

Now that the repeal of Net Neutrality has passed it's now the time to speak face to face to family during the holiday's. The first day of winter break I woke up at a ripe mid morning of 9:00. My mother left out eggs and butter so I could do what I do best. Bake. As a whole from start to finish I spent 6 hours baking. That includes gas and electric (boogie woggie woogie woogie). I can't confirm if my neighbors are ready to move out because of my constant singing. I can confirm though they know every Christmas carol under the sun because I've been playing them since November 1st.
today I managed to make my own soup. Don't worry I'm healthy. Mom..Ms DeProspo I eat my vegetables. To be specific celery, carrots, and bok choy. I must admit it was a pretty good stock considering its vegetarian. I'm not vegetarian by choice, but because I don't know how to cook meat. I'll either poison someone, make it dry like cardboard, or make it so tough you can punt it like a foot ball. Charlie Brown who?
I only almost burned myself twice today it's a new record. In celebration I gave myself a huge glass of milk. I'm trying to rid myself of the sugar high while this blog is being written. I hope you can read the speed my fingers are flying across this keyboard. Call me Santa Clause on Christmas Eve four hours behind schedule. Four days until Christmas Day my friends, happy December 21.

17 Year Old Preapres for Impact

The Vortex of Adulthood is Rapidly Approaching

It’s spinning and the pressure becomes stronger the older I get, responsibilities, money, and, college is flying past my face. Almost so fast it gives me wind burn, or..whip lash. Depends on who you ask. 

College

College is the most evident thing in my path to adult hood. I’m a 17 year old young woman sitting in Journalism class at String Theory Performing Arts High School December 13, 2017 my notifications rang and like music to my ears I opened my email to eye candy “CONGRATULATIONS” from Temple University. 

Fight fight for the cherry and the white, My aceptance letter cane in the mail while snow fall sealed my mail box shut. Inside the box was a blinding white and rouge print. “You’re In.” The paper was crisp like the fresh of sheets of snow outside. Frost formed on the windows because of the heated house and freezing weather outside.  How warm I felt. 

“We welcome you to Temple University! We welcome you to the Klein College of Media and Communication, Journalism.” What a sight. The first major purchase of my life the last trial before adulthood. The e-mail came to me in a juvenile journalism class, now I’m on my way to educate the public with a professional touch. 

Twisting Turning And Tumbling

I was drowned

Day 8

It was a terrible experience. It was so dark and hot almost like a sauna except not at all relaxing. Inangine the ocean waves colliding and consuming your eantire body. I could barely breathe. When the water drained away every fiber of my being was soaked. I-I saw a light. It came from a hole and the gates swung open. I’ve never seen something so beautiful before, a cool breeze brushed against me and my siblings face. “L? L can you feel that?” L remained silent I could see they were just as amazed as I was. 

Our glory was short lived a giant hand reached in and grabbed us by the bunches and threw us into a black vortex. I frantically searched for my sibling. I heard them calling out “Rye!!! R can you hear me?” There they were just a few feet away. The glory hole slammed shut followed by a low ticking... What? What is that I thought. The black vortex began spinning. Faster and faster it shook the color out of me. Hot air blew in my face I was whisked away. I was sucked into this hole. I’m making this entry in hopes someone will somehow find me. I miss you L. 

Signed, 

Rye Sock. 

Potatoes are on a Roll

On a roll, literally. Just in fry form

Why do people make fun of others saying they look like a potato. Just because they look a little rough “you look like a potato.” Public service announcement potatoes are the most beautiful thing on this planet. They count of my favorite food because they are so versatile.

Think about it...They can be mashed, fried, baked, seared, boiled, or even turned into a drink. How do you think vodka is made. The way of the potato is an ancient art. Ever since these little guys were discovered they were served on plates. They were used to fill the bellies of the people. They were cheap ways to kill hunger. Their sugars allow them to be pressed into an alcoholic drink. Pay tribute to these starchy sugary delicious roots.
Of course there’s the classics mash potatoes, baked potatoes, and fries. But have you ever taken into consideration that they can be other things?

1.) Potato Pancakes
It’s okay shhh I know I know. No they’re not potato chips..but they are a thicker crunchier more savory delicious treat.

2.) Hash Browns and Tatertots
Do you hear that? It’s either angels singing or the crunch of that golden crust.

3.) Sliced Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are great and all butttttt sometimes I want potato chips too. Why not have both?








We can not thank these little guys for giving us such delicious meals. Their various ways to impress us never fail. Don’t forget they don’t even have to stay in potato form. They can also be made into bread or beverages. So think the nest time you call someone a potato. In my mind that’s a compliment.



**All photo credit to orginal owners

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This is the end what the world can be like if “Net Neutrality” is destroyed. To simplify Net Neutrality is: 

- The freedom to use or search the internet free of charge

- The ability for small businesses to rear them into a bigger business. 

- Websites, Photos, Videos, and gif will be able to be uploaded from anywhere anytime without penalty. 

- All information is open to the public. 

- No internet provider Comcast, AT&T could make their websites run faster than websites that aren’t theirs. Equal speed for whatever website you use. 

Without net neutrality: 

- Censorship will become a reality. Censorship is the act of filtering what the public will be able to see. 

- Websites will be monitored and filtered of any unwanted information. 

- In short if you can control what people see, you control what they think. 

- Social Media Platforms will be charged for use. 

- The “Entertainment Package” YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, etc. Will also be charged. 

Net Neutrality is important to all of us. Our growing society. Our blooming country. The age of the internet is now. The land of the free is to be in the hands of the people. The people need the internet, for education, humor, or emotions. The internet is a free amazing platform. There you can find books, the news, videos, anything happening around the world. What will happen to the power of the press? The beauty of the internet is all current events are shared almost immediately anytime. It’s funny how wel will find the verdict of this epidemic via...streaming. 

By: Grace DiMeo

Literally Everything is Mac and Cheese

Anything And Everything Is Mac and Cheese

Just think about it. Chicken Alfredo? Mac and Cheese. Lasagna? Mac and Cheese put some meat in it. Baked Ziti? Mac and Cheese. By definition Mac and Cheese IS Macaroni and Cheese. Soooooo by logic anything with macaroni as in small bits of pasta and cheese IS mac and cheese.

There’s the classic Mac and Cheese. Delicious liquid gold. Butter melted with various cheeses and macaroni. If you’re going to get fancy....breadcrumbs broiled to form that crust on top. Or you eat Kraft or Velvetta boxed Mac and cheese that’s cool too. There’s so many variations of Mac and Cheese you can make. Like chicken and waffles. Who’s idea was it to put chicken on waffles? Or peanut butter and chocolate? Innovators I tell you. 

Picture this.... 

1.) Chicken Strip Mac and Cheese with Jalapeño Poppers. 

2.) Diced Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese 

3.) Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese 

4.) Carbonara Mac and Cheese aka Bacon

Heaven on Earth? Maybe. Yes definitely. 

Disclaimer: although these photographs look delicious. They are not originally mine. They come from google the go to image site. 

The Best Pets Are Pups

Dogs are Man’s Best Friends

By: Grace DiMeo

Who has two thumbs and loves furry friends? 

Oh..oh sorry I know you don’t have thumbs. Don’t worry we do and we’ll open doors and food cans for you anyway. Tell you what we don’t have tails, and they’re pretty cool. We also don’t get along with all humans like you do. 

Speaking of humans, guys listen. Dogs are one of the best animals on the planet. They come in all shapes and sizes. They come in various colors and deserve nothing but love. 

They listen to us more then we listen to each other. You can train your pup to do anything as long as you’re keeping up with their energy. Even if you aren’t an active person there’s lap dogs. Lap dogs are the pups that lack their own body heat so they constantly have to cuddle. 

Even if you don’t like dogs I promise they only want you to scratch behind their ears or rub their bellies because their paws can’t reach those places. They jump on you because they love hugs and they aren’t shy when it comes to a red ball and a grassy field. 

If you fear dogs don’t worry I totally understand, you can have this seal I found instead. 

Deforestation or Depleation

Preventing The Collpasing Forest is Expensive 

But Crutial to our Svurival
By: Grace DiMeo

     It’s no secret trees absorb carbon. Take that fact and multiply that by thousands perhaps even millions. The earth is experiencing the greenhouse effect where carbon covers the earth like a lid on a pot. The large forests absorb carbon and are known as “carbon sinks.” In other words the sink is empty except for a fork or mug. The rapid deforestation can trigger the tree to release carbon into the air. At this rate trees will be unable to keep up with the rapid rise in carbon levels. Thus making the earth a more impure place. For every $20 bill we’re spending $10. In other words the demand to save the earth is expensive but will save us in the long run. The forest is crutial to the survival of the planet. Wouldn’t you want to breathe oxygen instead of sulfur?