Getting Outside / Adam Driver is Awesome

In an attempt to regain Hannah's esteem, and to carry out an idea I've had for a while, here's a list of some outdoor venues.   You can ask me for more info about these any time.

If you know of ones that I haven't listed, tell me!

I will update this as I remember more.

(Do me a favor, if you go hiking, bring a friend, and some water.  These trails are sometimes little-traveled, and cell service is often unavailable.)

Also, Adam Driver is the best and most handsome actor of his--nay, all--generations.  



Close By:

1.  Cadron Settlement Park.  Cool historical site.  Hiking trails with river views.  Picnic areas.   Like 10 minutes from campus, if that.    https://www.arkansas.com/conway/cadron-settlement-park

2.  Woolly Hollow.  Nearby to the east.  Hiking trails, a lake, cascades (when it has rained recently), camping, etc.    https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/woolly-hollow-state-park

3.  Cove Creek Natural Area.  Beautiful short hike.  Nearby to the north.  http://www.naturalheritage.com/natural-areas/cove-creek-natural-area

4.  Bell Slough.  I'm not crazy about the scenery, but it is an easy two mile walk in the woods.  Nearby to the south.  https://www.stateparks.com/bell_slough.html

5.  Big Dam Bridge.  Walk here.  See the river.   https://www.littlerock.com/little-rock-destinations/big-dam-bridge

6.  Two Rivers Bridge/Park.  Great walking, great scenery.  https://www.tripsavvy.com/two-rivers-bridge-little-rock-arkansas-2212700 

7.  Petit Jean State Park.  Overlooks, hiking trails of many kinds, a lodge, a waterfall, events/activites.  The main overlook is beautiful at any time of day.    https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park


Less Close By:

8.  Pinnacle Mountain.  West of Little Rock.  Hiking/climbing, of a steep sort.  Great view from the top.    https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/pinnacle-mountain-state-park


9.  Mount Magazine.  Lots of great hiking, cool lodge.  Beautiful views.   
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-magazine-state-park

(And nearby, for those of age:  https://www.rockcityeats.com/prestonrose-is-a-pilgrimage-for-craft-beer-lovers/)


10.  Mount Nebo.  Same.  https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-nebo-state-park


11.  Lake Ouachita.  Beautiful camping and boating.  Some serious hiking.  https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/lake-ouachita-state-park

Assignment for Friday, February 21, 2020

This is just a reflection piece.  And it is personal, but it doesn't commit you to any particular view of how animals fit into our lives.  Just suppose that someone was going to give you a billion dollars for eliminating from your life, possessions, lifestyle, work, play, etc., everything that caused animals pain--directly or indirectly.

In other words, suppose that you were getting a reward for finding out about and eliminating everything about your life that has any role in animal pain.

So you'd have to think very carefully:  Where is my life related to animal pain?

And I want you to answer that question with a list.

Print it out and bring it to class.

Please make sure you understand:  this is not what Singer or Frey are suggesting. 

This is purely a thought experiment, aimed to get us to see where animal pain is connected to our lives.  So it is really supposed to be your own reflections on your own actual life. 

Assignment for Monday, February 10, 2020

OK, we’re going off-road.  I want to try to weigh Savulescu’s very stringent criteria for autonomy against a famous case.  

(This is something you should get to soon.)

So first, read THIS.

Then THIS. 

Then re-read Savalescu (or parts of it).

No summaries.  But we may do some in-class writing, so you need to get familiar with this stuff.

PS:  There are also some good videos (on YouTube) of Dax Cowart talking about his case, and you are free to consult those to get a fuller idea of his stance on things.

Reviving Narrative Medicine Reading Group

Consider joining this group.   If you complete it, I will give you some extra credit. 

Reviving Narrative Medicine

Interested in learning how literature can make a difference in medicine? 

Join the Narrative Medicine reading group next Monday, Feb. 10 at 4:15 p.m. 

in the Murphy Seminar Room! 

Anyone is welcome to join, and you can receive AC Odyssey credit if interested. 

Contact Savannah Wiegel at wiegelsj@hendrix.edu to receive this meeting’s 

readings in advance or to be added to the group.

Assignment for Wednesday, February 5, 2020

We've been having really good conversations--I'm proud of us so far.   So let's give ourselves a slight breather.  Read the next article, by Elliot, and read it well enough for a quiz, or some in-class writing.

But you don't need to summarize it.  Use that extra hour to rest and build up your defenses against the flu.