Response to Claire's Piece

Claire- I liked how you put yourself so strongly into the piece. That can be a difficult balance to figure out and I think you did a really great job of deciding to insert yourself into it and then also finding the right amount that you should figure into the piece. I also enjoyed your bookending the piece with trips to Fourth Coast. Maybe the piece could even be strengthened by focusing more primarily on Fourth Coast because while it is a strong piece now, the topic that it focuses on is quite broad. Your topic certainly appeals to the times and you are dealing with something that has been all over the news in Michigan. Perhaps, if you maintain the broader focus, you could talk to a medical professional or someone who had a hand in implemented the ban at large and discuss the reasoning behind it. Also were you able to talk to any of the people who were smoking on the patio at the Strutt? They could have been helpful in giving you their viewpoint. Overall, great job!