8B

The intrinsic value of this weeks subject matter was somewhat  lost on me.  I just could not get my brain to absorb the "Writing in the Sciences" and the "Activists" chapters. I suppose it is my pre-occupation with the upcoming essay and research project that are standing in the way.

I was having trouble finding applications for this weeks information in my own life. The young republican in me has long ago surrendered her political passions to other avenues of dedication, namely parenting. To say nothing of the life experience that seems to have grayed those once black and white lines.  I do believe politics are important as they shape policy that will eventually affect my children,  it's just that I only have so much capacity for information. With my max occupancy challenged daily it's no wonder that some details face certain, if not unintentional, eviction.

My proverbial cup does indeed runnith over........ with information. I see myself with a giant fish net in each hand, weaving side to side, valiantly trying to catch the overflowing information, like soccer schedules, dentist appointments, and when exactly was our last "date night?"

Somewhere in that picture my research topic is starting to develop.  Perhaps  "The Affects of Information Overload on Overloaded Mothers with Information Deficit Disorder".... hmmm... might need some revision, don't ya think?