Let's see where each takes us. Martin is relaxed and open with his audience inviting us into his kingdom as if we were his friends and neighbors. He takes us on a journey through his mind, asking us to see as he sees, thus showing us how easy writing can be. Martin acknowledges that he thinks California is a great place for writers, with its consistently sunny climate. His comedic form of writing makes for a quick ride with ups and downs like on a roller coaster ride, ending with that abrupt stop and the joyful sounds of our fellow cyclists saying, do it again! Thoreau with his serious way of writing draws us into the use of metaphors and thought-provoking statements. She has a rhythmic feel to her voice that makes us want to keep reading, as if we were drawn to the voice of a mother as she sings a lullaby to her baby. Thoreau's use of words that seem antiquated to our modern ear, are that of an old world style but are easy enough to understand even for the layman.