(Critical) Blog about another Blog about Seattle

(GP Blog Post 3)

In “Reasons to Visit Pike Place Market: An Enthusiastic Tourist's Thoughts on one of Seattle's Greatest Attractions”, a blog which can be found here http://cwa-mdst485.blogspot.com/2013/05/erin-fun-post.html, Erin Skolte offers a fun post aimed at the class audience, the teacher, and anyone who enjoys traveling alike.

            The introduction is great because it’s short and it draws the reader in, making us curious about Pike Place Market.

            The first reason described is Starbucks and I like that Erin reminds readers that she works at Caribou.  Contrasting is a good writing tool.

            The second reason is Rachel the Brass Pig and Erin draws a parallel with our own Twin Cities Charlie Brown statues, which everyone can relate to.  Good use of comparison there!

            She goes on to talk about the flying fish (cool!), the sweet treats (yum!), the Seattle gum wall (yuck!) and the abundance of affordable flower assortments (gorgeous!). 

            The blog is filled with good quality pictures which accompany every paragraph-or reason to visit Seattle-.  The writing is well organized, following good paragraph structure rules.  Erin uses claims of facts and evidence, since she has been there herself, as well as claims of value, since she makes it clear how much she enjoyed said market.  Her conclusion ties in well with the introduction and invites feedback.

            I met Erin during a previous class we took together, and regard her as a scary smart young lady with a pleasant smile.  That bias aside, I truly enjoyed her blog posting with the only minor stipulation that, for a blog, it may have been slightly too long.  However, it would be hard to inform the reader about a place they have never seen without offering ample details.  This is an excellent written blog and, at the same time, an easy and pleasant read!  Thank you, Erin!