Well, we're back from spring break and it's time to get serious and buckle-down for the final half of the semester. I'm going to be honest; I'd like to be further along in my research.
Since handing in my first module, I've been trying to find out more about single life and finding love in Baltimore through a very popular search engine, but to little avail. Since meeting with members of the S.V.B.A. earlier this month, I've been cut-off from any new information. I've sent Anne and Jen emails, asking for personal stories and experiences, but have received no replies. The group likes to remain anonymous and values their privacy; I may have been lucky to simply get their last names. Still, I haven't given up hope on them just yet.
As far as pictures go, I simply don't have any (yet). I'm curious as to what kind of pictures I should be attaining, and will talk to Professor Lieb after class about it. Perhaps I can attend an event and take pictures, but I think this may anger or offend the group members. There are pictures on their site of events, but no names are used (I assume to protect their privacy). I was wondering if random pictures would be ok to use on my site. For instance, pictures of Baltimore to set the scene, and possibly pictures of young love and elderly couples to promote the theme of finding love in Baltimore.
I have also left a voice message with Judy from 'Dinner For Ten,' and am awaiting a reply. If I don't hear back tomorrow, I'll call again. I plan to use this group as my second module, so I'll need information as soon as possible. This group may be more willing to talk, as it consists of older and professional men and women.
I also joined the Yahoo group 'Simply Single,' but there doesn't seem to be much of a story there. I'll mention it to Proffessor Lieb and see what he thinks about it; perhaps he can point me in the right direction. I had also put in a request to join the Yahoo group FORSBA ( Fun Outings and Resources for Singles of Baltimore and Annapolis). The group was started by the S.V.B.A. After nearly three weeks, my membership is still awaiting approval from the group leader.
Finally, I researched a bit about 'Parents without Partners.' This group meets every second Wednesday of the month at the White Marsh Library at 7:30. I live right down the street, but would have to leave my Photojournalism class early to make the meeting. I think I can make this work.
That's pretty much it for now. As you can see, I'm making some progress, but wish I was further along right now.
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Jon,
While I see details of your efforts to get new info here, I really don't see you reporting on anything new you found out in the past two weeks. That's what you should have in the research posts. Even if it's just reactions to a few articles you've found, that's something!
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