Writing assignment : wildfires.
Write a first-hand historical account of the wildfires roaring along the West Coast.
We live in southwest Washington, across the river from Portland. South of Portland, there are currently 38+ fires going. Entire counties evacuated, roads jammed up, many others on high alert. It is already one of the most devastating wildfires in Oregon history.
So. Write a first-hand account. Someday children and grandchildren will talk to you about this time. 2020 is a big year. A pandemic that’s affected every facet of our lives. Protests and massive demonstrations dealing with systemic racial inequalities and injustice. And now…wildfires wiping out huge swaths of land and homes.
How do you spend your time? In other words, you’re probably not spending a lot of time outside playing with sparklers or mowing lawns. So how are you spending your time?
How are you feeling? What are the strongest emotions you feel?
What are you thinking about? What is heavy on your mind?
What do you observe around you? What do you observe on the news you’re watching, reading, or listening to?
What are you packing in your go-bag? Anything else you’re doing to be prepared?
What kind of questions do you think a child in 2040 might ask you about this year?
What advice do you have to someone about dealing with life during a perilous time?