Kentucky- A Destination I Would Love To Visit

Kentucky

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      Even though there are many places throughout the United States I'd like to visit, I'd have to say Kentucky is first on the list. I've always wanted to visit Kentucky because they're known for horse racing, horse farms, and thoroughbred horses. I love watching horse racing, and I used to have a thoroughbred race horse. Also, I love to visit different horse farms and see the different types of barns and farm houses. The weather is different all year-round in Kentucky, and I love that it's not hot or cold all the time. Kentucky seems that it would be a comfortable and fun place for me to visit.

     First, I would get to Kentucky by either plane or car. Kentucky isn't that far away, so the car ride wouldn't be ridiculously long. Next, I would stay at a Bed&Breakfast. The reason I'd stay in a Bed&Breakfast is because they are usually small, home-like, places to stay that show Kentucky's beautiful scenery. Then, I'd set out to one of the hundred horse farms in Kentucky for a nice, relaxing trail ride. But, if I stay at a special Bed&Breakfast, I could bring my own horses, keep them on the Bed&Breakfast property, and trail ride on the Bed&Breakfast trails. Also, I could go to Churchill Downs, in Louisville, and experience an amazing horse race. After my trail ride or horse race, I could spend my time exploring the numerous antique shops and flea markets that Kentucky offers. Finally, I could end my days in Kentucky by eating at a restaurant that offers a few of Kentucky's well known dishes which are: Kentucky hot brown, Kentucky burgoo, Kentucky wine, Kentucky bourbon, Kentucky Derby mint julep, and most of all Kentucky fried Chicken.

     I believe Kentucky would be a very special and sentimental place for me to visit in my life time. Between horse racing and relaxing trail rides, Kentucky seems like the perfect vacation spot for me. That is why I would like to visit Kentucky.
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Jon Krakauer Biography

Jon Krakauer

     Jon Krakauer is a well-known author that has written 3 books, so far, in his life time. Krakauer was born in 1954, and grew up in Oregon. After graduating from Hampshire College in 1976, Jon Krakauer spent most of his free time mountaineering, something he's loved to do since his father introduced it to him when he was 8. Throughout the years, Krakauer has gone on many expeditions. But, in 1996 Krakauer and 5 other climbers decided to climb Mt. Everest. During the journey, 4 of the 5 climbers died in a tragic accident, and Krakauer decided to write a magazine article about it. The article won the National Magazine Award, and Krakauer then decided to continue on and write a book, "Into Thin Air," and it became New York Times #1 best seller, along with many other awards. After writing this book, he established a memorial fund for the 4 climbers that died during the expedition, and kept on writing new books. Jon Krakauer has won many awards and prizes for his writings, and he is now known throughout the world today.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/krakauer/author.html

Into The Wild, Amazing and True. -Kelly McCloskey, English Project

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Into The Wild

By: Jon Krakauer

    "Into The Wild" is an extraordinary true-life novel/movie of the life of Chris McCandless, or otherwise known as "Alexander Supertramp." Throughout this novel, author Jon Krakauer shares the amazing things McCandless did on his two-year wilderness hike from 1990-1992. McCandless ran into many different obstacles, and had to make extremely hard decisions, mostly decisions that dealt with life-or death. I believe this novel would show many teens out there that they don't need everything they have in life. McCandless went 2 years without having to deal with technology and many things teens couldn't go 5 minutes without. But, he stayed strong and kept on living this way of life, eating raw vegetables, hunting, and living outdoors. This was all a choice to this man, and he gratefully chose this choice. 

http://www.randomhouse.com/features/krakauer/author.html

Welcome to the 3rd Quarter!

So far, my freshman year has been amazing. English has been really great, too. I didn't really like "A Midsummer's Night Dream," but I love vocabulary. Also, I hope this semester is different than the last by learning more grammar and punctuation. I never learned much of it in middle school, and I feel like I need to learn more to improve my writing. Overall, I'm extremely excited for the 3rd quarter and I can't wait to start it!