tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post5086943059453445505..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: My Declaration of Independence for the World (Written as a Teen)Chrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-23714743438771952472015-07-15T11:49:17.749-04:002015-07-15T11:49:17.749-04:00I bet I could have. I was that kind of kid who wou...I bet I could have. I was that kind of kid who would've done it for fun. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-10104551293942945002015-07-14T14:37:18.602-04:002015-07-14T14:37:18.602-04:00Excellent, Chrys! I knew I'd love it and I'...Excellent, Chrys! I knew I'd love it and I'm glad you shared. :-) I bet you could have written your declaration without it being an assignment, but I agree that it should be a school requirement to understand the means and meanings of freedom.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-87389339629454243782015-07-11T12:15:21.220-04:002015-07-11T12:15:21.220-04:00Thanks, Cat! :)Thanks, Cat! :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-63179226650507071752015-07-11T01:35:41.837-04:002015-07-11T01:35:41.837-04:00This is wonderful, Chrys. I admire your words, you...This is wonderful, Chrys. I admire your words, your insight and maturity at the age of fifteen! Kudos!Cat Dubiehttp://catdubie.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-32340148115441685072015-07-09T12:45:57.312-04:002015-07-09T12:45:57.312-04:00Well, I had gone through and seen a lot of bad thi...Well, I had gone through and seen a lot of bad things. I had just had spine surgery and was going to school part time. I was doing virtual school for history and I was assigned a task of rewriting the Declaration of Independence. I got a good grade for it. So when the contest came about shortly after, I took my Declaration, rewrote it again and turned it into an essay. I really did feel strongly about everything I mentioned.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-33095583311044738802015-07-09T12:44:00.047-04:002015-07-09T12:44:00.047-04:00Thanks, Misha! :)Thanks, Misha! :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-41697270813136992102015-07-09T12:43:41.448-04:002015-07-09T12:43:41.448-04:00It was an open contest that anyone could do, but I...It was an open contest that anyone could do, but I'm not sure if many other kids other than my best friend at the time who won second place in our school and the kid who won third place. Sad to say.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-57533221789428617042015-07-09T12:42:50.244-04:002015-07-09T12:42:50.244-04:00Thanks, Lux!Thanks, Lux!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-83354759085433070862015-07-09T12:42:21.963-04:002015-07-09T12:42:21.963-04:00Thank you, Lisa! I was always very aware of social...Thank you, Lisa! I was always very aware of social issues and the darkness of our world even as a kid. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-48489938482508759682015-07-09T12:41:32.179-04:002015-07-09T12:41:32.179-04:00Thank you! I am proud of it! :)Thank you! I am proud of it! :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-45496124867161492842015-07-09T12:40:51.582-04:002015-07-09T12:40:51.582-04:00Thank you, Liz! I imagine one or two people rantin...Thank you, Liz! I imagine one or two people ranting negatively about one or two of the freedoms I mentioned. Especially the Freedom of Marriage one with how people are upset about that since it became law.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-23092259292328744352015-07-09T12:38:51.384-04:002015-07-09T12:38:51.384-04:00You're welcome, Shannon! And thank you! :)You're welcome, Shannon! And thank you! :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-87983593088090626992015-07-09T10:55:19.752-04:002015-07-09T10:55:19.752-04:00I know, which is a bummer. We can stand by them. A...I know, which is a bummer. We can stand by them. A public official has no right to deny marriage license because they're PUBLIC officials. In Houston, some folks threatened to sue and eventually, the official gave up and let them have the licenses. And then for Texas we've got Abbott fighting to overrule it *sigh*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-68737727862335438642015-07-09T10:06:47.671-04:002015-07-09T10:06:47.671-04:00Very thoughtful and intelligent. At 15, what motiv...Very thoughtful and intelligent. At 15, what motivated you, aside from the assignment to write this? You felt deeply and strongly as you and all should. Most don'y though and take freedom for granted. I don't think many realize, that in other parts of the world, people have died trying to voteBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-47346948763352163662015-07-09T09:26:37.888-04:002015-07-09T09:26:37.888-04:00You pretty much said it all, which is pretty impre...You pretty much said it all, which is pretty impressive especially because you were so young. <br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-26357399018198274032015-07-09T03:28:43.374-04:002015-07-09T03:28:43.374-04:00I really applaud the school for assigning this tas...I really applaud the school for assigning this task. It makes teenagers think. Great job, Chrys. Freedom is a gift that we tend to take for granted at times. What we must remind ourselves of is that with freedom comes responsibility. Thank you for sharing!!Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-82636064640502834522015-07-09T02:51:50.997-04:002015-07-09T02:51:50.997-04:00Wow that's an impressive essay. And you've...Wow that's an impressive essay. And you've kept it! Nice!Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-83945599331358533042015-07-08T22:48:10.258-04:002015-07-08T22:48:10.258-04:00Wow, that's amazing Chrys. That you could writ...Wow, that's amazing Chrys. That you could write so eloquently at such a young age and with the awareness of social issues. Good for you. To me, freedom of speech is integral to all of our freedoms! Great share :)Lisa Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310475781785711620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-61223064723882844112015-07-08T21:23:43.282-04:002015-07-08T21:23:43.282-04:00Wow, I can see why you are proud of that from back...Wow, I can see why you are proud of that from back in the day--well done. <br /><br />I think the nation's founders did an excellent job with the DofI--leaving it broad enough for changes in society, yet still emphasizing the freedom that is important. I would not add anything. Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-81935294454270669362015-07-08T20:13:48.951-04:002015-07-08T20:13:48.951-04:00I can't imagine anyone being negative about th...I can't imagine anyone being negative about this - how could they??? It's so well-written and so full of hope and love. Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-39136630937953634142015-07-08T20:08:11.866-04:002015-07-08T20:08:11.866-04:00Thank you for sharing this with us. You had a way ...Thank you for sharing this with us. You had a way with words, even at 15. Very well thought out, and I love the positivity behind it.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-4951407515500529112015-07-08T18:20:02.580-04:002015-07-08T18:20:02.580-04:00Thanks, Yvonne! :)Thanks, Yvonne! :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-86411419156459183342015-07-08T18:19:45.387-04:002015-07-08T18:19:45.387-04:00LOL! Well, I went through a lot of bad times, so I...LOL! Well, I went through a lot of bad times, so I think that made me think about things more. I wrote that after healing from spine surgery. I was still only going to school for a half day at the time.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-4508437966334915752015-07-08T16:51:28.956-04:002015-07-08T16:51:28.956-04:00A great write for a 15 yr old, good points raised ...A great write for a 15 yr old, good points raised and most enjoyable to read.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-27979039310869028572015-07-08T15:20:42.362-04:002015-07-08T15:20:42.362-04:00Wow! Well done! When I was a teen all I could thin...Wow! Well done! When I was a teen all I could think about was getting out of my parents house, because I knew it all...Looking back, I think I was a little meglomaniac. ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.com