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For this post, you will have a choice of two different topics of which to respond. 
Option #1:  Many families have unique traditions like Lahiri's family tradition of carrying loads of food back from India.  Think of a tradition that is unique to your family or to another group to belong to--for instance, a holiday celebration, a vacation activity, a way of resolving or avoiding disagreement.  Describe that tradition, focusing on the objects used, the activities involved, and the feelings associated with it.  (This is a chance for the class to get know "who" you are). 

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Option #2:  First, Do you find the Las Vegas wedding industry and its clients, as described by Didion, to be ridiculous, depressing, amusing, harmless, or something else?  Explain your impression.  Next, Describe another ritual or social custom (for example, a graduation, military induction, presidential inauguration, religious service).  What does the conduct of this custom tell us about our attitudes toward it?

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Reminders: As you respond to your class’s post, review the expectations for thoughtful, valuable, and timely communication outlined in the “Discussion Forum Rubric.”  Additionally, even though you are only responsible for responding to your assigned topic, we will use all four posted topics in our class discussions; as such, prepare accordingly.

     Sherman Alexie mingles positive and negative school experiences, each seeming almost to grow out of the other.   As you respond, first , evaluate  the effect of Alexie’s narrative technique.  Next, by extension, consider and share one of your own memorable school experiences—positive or negative—that taught you something important about yourself and/or others.