1. Thoreau says that he cannot stay in his house for an entire day without “acquiring some rust,” and as a result must spend time walking each day. What does he mean by “acquiring some rust”? How does he feel about people who stay indoors all day because of their jobs and responsibilities?
2. Ms. Kaufmann discusses a study that found time spent outside “could help us shirk mental fatigue, restore drifting attention and sharpen thinking.” Have you found that spending time outdoors improves your ability to focus on tasks? If so, how? If you have never tried spending time outside, are you interested in doing so? Why or why not?
3. What are your personal thoughts about both Thoreauâ€s ideas on walking and being in nature and Kaufmannâ€s ideas about writing in and being in nature?
The response to the questions should be between 100-150 words for each question. All three questions should be in the same post.