Our first discussion thread will be used for introductions. Please start a new post (using the + on the top navigation bar) and title the post using your preferred name. Make sure that when you make your post, you check the category “Introductions.” Categories are found on the right hand side, the third box down. In your post please answer the following questions:

• Then tell us something interesting about you in one paragraph.
• Below your writing please post an image that says something about you. (To insert an image > download the image to your device or desktop > move your cursor where you want the image to appear > Select “Add Media” upper left side of this screen > Select file and “Insert Into Post” lower right.
• Post the URL of your personal course blog at the end of your intro.

Welcome! This is our online Burkean Parlor–a virtual discussion space where you’ll post your responses to weekly readings and to one another’s writing.

Photo Credit: “Eclectic Living Room,” Laura D’Alesandro, flickr