Okay, so I’ve been digging into this Donna Schwarber thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. I heard the name, sounded interesting, so I decided to check it out. It all started simple enough, I thought, “Hey, let’s see what this is all about.”
First off, I started with the basics. Who is she? What’s her deal? Turns out, getting a clear picture wasn’t as easy as I hoped. I mean, there’s a lot out there, but it’s all mixed up. You’ve got some stuff about active reading, some about cyborgs, and then boom, you’re reading about baseball players. It’s a mess!
So, I started with the reading stuff. I found this one thing where a tutor was talking about “previewing” as a first step in active reading. I thought, “Okay, that’s something.” I tried to make sense of it, you know, skimming through articles, trying to get the gist of it.
But then, I stumbled upon this “Cyborg Manifesto” thing by Donna Haraway. Now, that was a whole other level. It talks about cyborgs being some kind of metaphor for modern humans. I read through it, trying to wrap my head around it, but honestly, it felt like I was going in circles. I was like, “What does this have to do with the other stuff?”
Diving Deeper
Next, I found this Donna McGeorge person, who apparently “makes work work.” That sounded promising! I thought maybe this was the key. She’s all about being productive and effective at work, which, let’s be real, who doesn’t want that? I looked into her work, trying to find something I could actually use.
Then, I saw something about a workbook on well-being, “The Artfully Lived Life.” I got a bit excited, thinking this could be it, the practical advice I was looking for. I tried to find more about it, but it was like chasing a ghost. Bits and pieces here and there, but nothing solid.
The Baseball Curveball
And just when I thought I was getting somewhere, BAM! Baseball. Turns out, there’s a Kyle Schwarber, a baseball player with some serious home run stats. I’m reading about his elbow injury, his batting average, and how many kids he has. I’m like, “Where did this come from?” It felt so random. I mean, the guy’s got two sons, Kade and Asher, born in 2022 and 2024. Good for him, but how does this relate to everything else?
Trying to Connect the Dots
So, I tried to piece it all together. I’m thinking, maybe there’s a connection I’m missing. Maybe this is all about different aspects of life, you know? Reading, working, living well, and even baseball. But honestly, it just felt like a jumble of random information. I spent hours trying to make sense of it, but in the end, I was just more confused.
I even tried to find some interviews with Donna Haraway, hoping that would give me some clarity. I found a mention of “Donna Haraway: Live Theory” and thought, “This could be it!” But again, it was just another piece of the puzzle that didn’t quite fit. I wanted something from beginning to end with this thing to make it click in my head but it just wasn’t happening.
Giving Up (For Now)
Honestly, after all this, I’m kind of giving up, at least for now. It’s been a wild ride, but I still don’t really get what this Donna Schwarber thing is all about. Maybe it’s just one of those things that’s too complicated for me, or maybe I’m just not looking in the right places. Either way, I’m taking a break from it. It’s been fun, in a confusing sort of way, but I need to clear my head. Maybe I’ll come back to it later, or maybe not. Who knows?
So, that’s my journey with Donna Schwarber. It’s been a mess, a rollercoaster, a wild goose chase. But hey, at least it was an adventure, right? I guess some things are just meant to stay a mystery. Or maybe I’m just not smart enough to figure it out. Whatever, I’m moving on. There’s a whole world out there to explore, and I’m not going to get stuck on this one thing. Thanks for listening to my rant, though. It’s been real.
