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Should my baby sleep in the bed with me? I have asked this question to myself in preparation for our baby’s arrival. In my opinion, this is not a controversial topic, it is simply an individual’s opinion based on beliefs and instinct as a parent. I know there is so much information out there and … Read more
Nicholas Moey. Ashley Scott Moey. Nicole Moey. These were all possibilities that never made the cut. Still a blob in my mother’s belly, they didn’t know yet whether I was a boy or a girl. My mother had this book filled with baby names and would randomly flip through until she found one that sounded … Read more
“Meehah please, you don’t .. you don’t have to go. ” she said, standng in the door of the bedroom Meehah shared with Aranea. Fuchsia sliding down her cheeks. Meehah turned to her,sitting the trident and the cloth she had been using to shine it down. “Whale you stop your blabbin’”, that made Feferi cry … Read more
Overall the semester, we have been continuously talking about the cultural differences between Chinese and American, how they were being treated unequally when their first arrival, what kind of the discrimination law they have suffers, and how their next generation, the native-born view’s the previous generation. Nowadays, many of these about Chinese American experiences and … Read more
In addition to Mahatma Gandhi, he quoted “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. It gives a meaning that if you’re searching for the meaning of your life, you will find it by helping others. When you become so involved in helping others that you lose sight … Read more
It had been three days. Three days of pure bliss. Who knew marriage could be so good? Well I thought it would be amazing… but this is ecstasy. It is pitch black. We are only a stroll away from the beach house we have rented for the rest of our two weeks here in Hawaii. … Read more
It’s a bit over 8 PM and the house is completely still, no one is home except for me. All that is heard is the rapid typing of the keyboard, and Jim Morrison’s voice resonating from my record player. Most people fear being left alone, but not me. I welcome it as a friend, as … Read more
Hi. Patrick. I hope all is well with and Zara. This is a difficult letter to write. My apologies, to you and the other siblings, for the hurt that you all felt when your father left his marriage. You had expressed in your email, the hurt and frustration it has caused you, and your other … Read more
My family and I went on a trip to Pennsylvania, Florida for my little cousin birthday. My heart was rushing and my face was lit up from the excitement that filled the room. I asked my mom can I bring two of my friends Patrick and Camarius, she said yes and all thirty two pearls … Read more
Her gown glowed as she swayed across the stage. Her dazzling smile exposed her white teeth that glistened in the stage lights. The amazed audience sat mesmerized by her stage presence. No introduction was needed; every viewer already knew her name. Each taping showcased her ongoing enthusiasm as she revealed letter after letter. As the … Read more
In the spring of 1943, the two would be united as one. Life in this time period was simplistic just like Katie had dreamed of her wedding being. Katie had dreamed of her wedding from the time she was a young girl and the reality was it was time to put those dreams into action. … Read more
Zomblock Survival by Paul H to some it might seem like a beautiful day in Autobahn but i’ve been here so long its just like an eternal deja vu. Here we go again. around and around again. As the clock ticks down and with weapons ready I get ready to sprint to the nearest tank. … Read more
Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, or Anjeze in Albanian, was born to a family of four, on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, which is now Yugoslavia. Her name, means “rosebud” or “little flower. ” Agnes was born from Albanian descent and as an Albanian citizen. Though her true birth took place on the 26, she considered … Read more
Strange way to start out my story. However it will make more sense later as my life unfolds. I’m in my forties and I tell you from thirties to forties the transition has been like trying to fly a kite on a day with no wind. Seriously the experience has been awful and if you … Read more
You’re driving around town with your friends, looking down you see that your gas tank is on E, so you tell your friends that your heading to the gas station. You get to the gas station fill up your tank, maybe get a couple of snacks then you check out. You are what the gas … Read more
Explain how the theme Appearance vs. Reality is demonstrated in The Importance of Being Earnest. Adelle: The theme Appearance vs Reality is demonstrated in The Importance of Being Earnest by the fact that the characters appeared to be something they’re not. For example, Jack in the city is actually named Ernest. Ernest in the country … Read more
In comparison to all my friends families growing up my family is large. Most families had three children, maybe four maximum and we had six. In the birth order of my sibling I’m the second to youngest. Does that make me have the qualities associated with the youngest child, or am I just an awkward … Read more
Growing up I never believe the crazy events that happens in my life. My family’s quote was “What happens in this house, stays in this house. ” Hiding everything was the normal in my household even the worst home situations. The reality I had to portray was a lie, but my horror story could never … Read more
Thursday February 18th started out just like every other weekday. I went to school, bought a coffee, went to my classes and talked with my friends. Nothing out of the usual, nothing exciting it was just a regular day. Once school was over I walked home and went straight to my room laid down watched … Read more
When I graduated University of Southern California in May of 2014, I was so ashamed of my 2. 59 GPA, I didn’t even want my parents to fly to California to see me walk on Graduation Day. I still didn’t know what I wanted to do with my Bachelor’s in Social Sciences; and in fact, … Read more
I was perched eighty feet up in the treetop canopy. Although the weather was modest, the daunting heights had oppressed my nerves and shrouded my skin with reflective sweat. I quaked as I agilely swung from one obstacle to the next. My legs, mind, and hands were all fatigued and wrenched, yet the incentive of … Read more
A skinny boy, Raymond “Razor” Sizemore was born on July 22nd, 1975. He was dark skinned, with honey brown eyes, and dark brown hair. Razor would turn out to be a good person like most of us. And just like us, though he was a good person, he did some negative things. It was Razor’s … Read more
When a child begins to age and grow up their parents being to teach and practice the thought of sharing with their friends and family. Often, the child resents this idea and only wants everything to themselves. However, overtime as the child matures and ages they begin realize it is only right and fair to … Read more
Roland’s glass door swing open, the man walks through is the very epitome of authority with his gun hanging idly at his hip, the party guest reflected in his over-large sunglasses. Everyone seems not to notice, they are not scared. What can he do? Arrest them all for underage drinking. Maybe if a soldier walked … Read more
It was the smell of food that woke me up. When I looked at the clock, I realized I’d been allowed to sleep in until almost noon. The previous night’s nightmare felt like a dream within a dream. I could hear Hannah and Rhonda talking in the kitchen so I slipped away and into the … Read more
From The Back of a Cattle Truck to The Person I Am Today It was the start of another blazing hot summer in Oklahoma. When you think of a hot day, you think of sweat dripping down your forehead and the sun beating down on your face. This was a new level of hot. The … Read more
Lee Alexander McQueen born on March 17, 1969 and passed away on February 11, 2010 in London, United Kingdom. He was known as simply Alexander McQueen to the fashion world. McQueen’s dad was a cab driver and his mother was a schoolteacher who taught Social Science. He was youngest of six children. He knew at … Read more
In the year 2014, the movie “Jimmy’s Hall,” was produced and directed by Ken Loach. “Jimmy’s Hall,” takes place in Ireland during the early 1930s and tells the story of Jimmy Gralton. During the 1930s Jimmy Gralton was deported to the United States, however, later in the film Jimmy Gralton leads the Revolutionary Worker’s Group. … Read more
In the year 2014, the movie “Jimmy’s Hall,” was produced and directed by Ken Loach. “Jimmy’s Hall,” takes place in Ireland during the early 1930s and tells the story of Jimmy Gralton. During the 1930s Jimmy Gralton was deported to the United States, however, later in the film Jimmy Gralton leads the Revolutionary Worker’s Group. … Read more
“I don’t know how it works, but it works. ” This is IVEY lead singer Millie Perks’ assessment of her emerging Gold Coast band. While originally Millie is simply referring to IVEY’s song-writing process, she actually reveals something bigger, encapsulating their entire outlook. As Millie indicates, IVEY are a paradox, but also incredibly simple. On … Read more
The Dirty Thirties were a trying time for the majority of American Citizens. This was no exception to my maternal grandmother. As the daughter of a struggling farmer, Sherill supported herself, and paid for her secondary education via hard labor and the raising of cattle. Her financial struggles have inspired me. She has also taught … Read more
The Dirty Thirties were a trying time for the majority of American Citizens. This was no exception to my maternal grandmother. As the daughter of a struggling farmer, Sherill supported herself, and paid for her secondary education via hard labor and the raising of cattle. Her financial struggles have inspired me. She has also taught … Read more
A) Introduction: Family, the concept/ term often used to describe those that are related by blood or marriage, but does not encapsulate all households, especially the types we encounter nowadays across cultures. In this essay I will compare the contemporary societies and family definitions of the United States and Brazil. Focusing on various components that … Read more
A) Introduction: Family, the concept/ term often used to describe those that are related by blood or marriage, but does not encapsulate all households, especially the types we encounter nowadays across cultures. In this essay I will compare the contemporary societies and family definitions of the United States and Brazil. Focusing on various components that … Read more
It was a frigid day even by London’s standards, which was odd considering how warm the winter had been. Nonetheless, passersby shivered as women wrapped their shawls tightly around themselves, and their husbands held them close if only to provide themselves some warmth. Newsboys huddled together on street corners trying to scrape together a day’s … Read more
“I don’t know how it works, but it works. ” This is IVEY lead singer Millie Perks’ assessment of her emerging Gold Coast band. While originally Millie is simply referring to IVEY’s song-writing process, she actually reveals something bigger, encapsulating their entire outlook. As Millie indicates, IVEY are a paradox, but also incredibly simple. On … Read more
Lee Alexander McQueen born on March 17, 1969 and passed away on February 11, 2010 in London, United Kingdom. He was known as simply Alexander McQueen to the fashion world. McQueen’s dad was a cab driver and his mother was a schoolteacher who taught Social Science. He was youngest of six children. He knew at … Read more
“The high school dropout rate among persons 16-24 years old was highest in low-income families (16. 7 percent) as compared to high-income families (3. 2 percent)” (National Center for Education Statistics). The National Center for Education Statistics is one of many organizations that study high school dropout rates. The dropout rate among low-income families is … Read more
The sheer anguish, grieve and the indescribable pain written all over the faces of Ugolino, his two sons and two grandsons in this amazingly sculpted artwork captures your imagination and gets you having a whole lot of questions to ask the first time you set your eyes on this masterpiece at the Metropolitan Museum. It’s … Read more
There are days I wish I could have just grown up Christian; however, this is the journey God laid down for me. For that, I am thankful and would not have it any other way. To truly understand my faith journey, you need to understand where I come from. I was 14 years old when … Read more
Living like a stoic was hard, let me tell you. Stoicism takes a lot of self control and restraint to execute properly. I chose to not overindulge myself, and to focus on applying negative visualization and self-control to my life. At the end of the night I would write down if something was hard or … Read more
As a child, I was never denied a single thing I ever wanted. I was raised by my maternal grandparents, who I love more than life itself. They have been married for fifty-two years, amazingly. When I say I was never denied anything, I mean it quite literally. I asked my grandfather for a pony, … Read more
The last studio album Nemesister was released on May 9, 1995. In consideration of their past albums, this one was quite different. There are other songs before this album; that was more of head banging, deep, dark sound that you could not really understand. The album Nemesister was different, it was more understanding, slower and … Read more
Thank you. I know that must have been difficult for you to agree to. We can settle the details of the meeting later– that you will at all surprised me. I know you enjoy your solitude… Or at least, you find solace in it. To answer your question, your only question, I’m not sure how … Read more
This worker Naisha Lawrence and Case work Supervisor Kim Drayton was able to meet with Ms. Kochan, Christopher, Michael, Stephen and Aiden. The visit occurred at the family’s home located at 19 Schlinder drive Rockaway New Jersey. The purpose of the visit was to provide Ms. Kochan with background information on Dr. Slivovitz, the parent … Read more
I’m sure that at some point in their lives, everyone faces an existential crisis and questions, very philosophically of course, their roots and achievements and reasons for being. For some, this point is not reached until middle age, at which point they realize that their lives have been for naught and that the countless goals … Read more
Who am I? I am the youngest of four daughters, no sons, born to my parents Harriett Cole and Joe Harney; they divorced when I was very young (I really do not remember my dad at home, the only memory is riding in dad’s squad car, he was a sheriff deputy, after eating a bottle … Read more
I can recall that it as though it were yesterday similar to each Saturday, enabling my robe to give me exceptional powers and change me into a super legend ““DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA Batman…! ” My folks’ room was adjoining mine this night; … Read more
The Tennessee archaeology that was interesting to me is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is located in Gatlinburg Tennessee. The reason I chose Gatlinburg Tennessee, is because it has a lot of interesting site and adventures for adults and children. It’s has many things in Gatlinburg Tennessee you can see, but the Great … Read more
As a child growing up, my love and compassion for animals was always indubitable. Although majority of my entire family failed to graduate high school let alone attend college, I was exceedingly confident in myself as much in middle school as I am today, that one day, I would make my dreams a reality and … Read more
