Computers BLegh

By and large, I love computers and I don't typically have moments where
I swear or tantrum about, say, my modum speed. I accept, for example,
that my computer is older and slower than most. I feel privileged to
have a computer in my home so I don't fuss too much, especially since I
only use email and the internet. Luke, on the other hand, as a graphic
designer, is completely unable to use our home computer because the
programs he needs to design are too massive for our old mac. Anyway, I
digress. This morning, I've been trying to get to this site for about
15 minutes. Firefox keeps locking up or being wierd and in Safari, the
blogger.com start page is wacky too, indicating odd rules for cookies
and such. Needless to say, this short vent was necesary for me to
clear my mind-- that's how long it took me to get here.

Note: I've got some progress reports in, well, progress right now. I
want you to know prior to conferences where you stand so you have ample
time to remedy any writing omissions on your part. Conferences are
Tuesday, December 16th-- the Tuesday evening before holiday break.

Reminder: Tomorrow is the very last day to post anything from
November. Please use your writing time wisely so that you meet this
late credit deadline.

Today's task: I would like you to select one class member's blog to
read. Read the whole darn thing, from start to finish. studioussteen
and sillymermaid9 don't have "feeds" so don't forget them when you
consider who you'd like to peruse. After you've read their body of
work in entirety, I would like you to post a blog about their writing.
Please don't give out their name. What to include:
The personality that emerges from their writing topic choices
Their use of language- proficient, punchy or otherwise
Their practice of grammar, spelling and punctuation
Their knack for descriptive and figurative language
Who their perceived audience is
How their work reads as a whole, stylistically and with or without voice
Level of writing engagement or commitment from them
Based on what you've read, what kind of a writer is this individual?

Please be thoughtful, detailed and descriptive in your writing profile.

When finished, please go to this site:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/14/books/review/10Best-t.html?_r=1&hp

If it doesn't link, head to nytimes.com and read the article about the
10 best books of 2008. Extra credit to anyone who seeks out one of
these books, reads it and reviews it.