Packer and Forney

In response to Packer's short story:

Although the short story seemed to jump around, I like how the main character Cynthia came to many realizations about herself throughout her journey; such as only "pretending" and the fact that she is a lesbian, whether she wanted to admit it or not. I think from the point where the girls get naked in the dishwashing room, it is obvious that she might have been crushing on Heidi. It is kind of sad that instead of opening up to Heidi about her sexuality, her mothers death, or any of the other things prevented her from having a relationship. heidi was "open" with the things she wanted. I think it was almost a kind of sad story, with the underlying theme of things lost. such as her mother, heidis mother, heidi, the groceries, her father. etc.

In response to Forneys comic strips:

The comic strips about health care were kind of neat, because it shows the character really wanting to do her part even if she is discouraged by being the only one trying. that comic depicts a lot of the struggles that many people may encounter through their journey into their jobs, or goals in life. what i liked most was the last comic strip with the sunglasses, saying is it cool now?

the second comic strip seemed to be the same kind of thing. pressure to fit in, or the theme of the characters being embarassed of who they really are, and what they enjoy. If the character would have lied and said something besides "fighting nuclear power" then maybe she would have had a chance. but thats not the real her.