The Vander Light This urban legend is said to have taken place in the 1800s, and is about the ghost of Arthur Matthews. Arthur Mathews was a Ticketmaster for the small train station located in Vander, North Carolina.…
The book “All the light we cannot see” is a historical novel written by a well-known author, Anthony Doerr. The book was mainly set in German and France at the time of World War II. The Cleveland born author, Anthony Doerr, wrote many books like; The Shell Collector, Memory wall, the memoir, four seasons in Rome, and About Grace. He now lives with his wife and two sons. Doerr used metaphors in his book by adding a special something in his characters.…
“ “NO-O-O!” She yelled and she pushed him away. “There was a baby. It was his baby.” She pointed at Luttermann “And he killed it!” ”…
The theme of crucial decisions is the backbone to any storyline, decisions can vary from joining an academy in Schulpforta,Germany, or to move away to a walled city on the coast. Major decisions alway will have a major role in any element to a story. In this essay, I will be talking about how decisions between Marie-Laure LeBlanc and Werner Pfennig impact the story with their major decisions, All The Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr,. I will start with the big decisions of Marie-Laure LeBlanc and and everyone involved in her life. Like her father, Daniel.…
Sometimes, a person’s head is held up so high in the clouds that they forget what’s happening down at their feet. This situation applies to one of the main characters in the short story, “The Lamp at Noon”. “The Lamp at Noon” by Sinclair Ross revolves around a young couple with an infant, and they are debating on whether to stay at the farm. Not only is there a person vs. person conflict involving the husband, Paul, and his wife named, Ellen, but there also happens to be a person vs. self conflict. The wife is trying to decide whether she should stay with her husband or run away with their child.…
There are many parts to what make The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter such a well written and entertaining book, but there are three parts that really stand out. These are the plot, the characters, and the author’s writing style. The Light in the Forest is not only a joy to read, but also informs the reader about America’s horrible past with the Native Americans. John Cameron Butler is a white boy living with Indians. At age four he was stolen from his white family by Indians.…
May 7, 2014, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. I set in the waiting room, bags in my lap, my mother to my left and an empty car seat on my right. The room is small and dull. The walls are painted a pale tan color and the only sound is coming from Rachel Ray cooking a “5 minute meal” on the television. “Why does Tripler choose to play Food Network for a bunch of pregnant women?”…
For this project I interviewed Sherri Stirbus. Sherri is a Speech Language Pathologist for Children’s Hospital Colorado. She works at KidStreet. KidStreet is a day rehab program for young children with significant disabilities. Every child is required to have a feeding tube to be in the program.…
So, after my cousin’s confirmation concluded, my parents drove 30 minutes to Littleton, Colorado, to Littleton Hospital; they arrived around 4 P.M. After about four hours of labor, my mom gave birth at 8:12 P.M., on May 2, 1999, to a blue-eyed baby girl. I weighed eight pounds and three…
We had planned on a longer stay but we I had realized that I was with child and we decided that we should return to America. When we got back on January 6th, 2027 I immediately got an appointment with my doctor to figure out how far along I was in the pregnancy. Doctor Cullen said that I was about a week and half long in my pregnancy. Then he gave me a list of food and excises to do and eat so that the baby would grow healthy. So after the appointment I went home and told Toby about what the doctor had said and he was so happy to know that he would be a father and right away he had me call my parents to let them know the good news.…
Whether good or bad, events which occur in a person’s life can affect the way they think and act. The short story, “The Lamp at Noon”, is written by Sinclair Ross and focuses on the issue a family has to face as they fight against their own beliefs as well as the harsh nature surrounding them. The married partners, Paul and Ellen, have conflicted views on their lifestyle as Ellen wants to move back into town for her own reasons and for their baby’s health. However, Paul wants to stay on his farm for his own pleasure. Although people are often blinded by their pride, when confronted with others opinions, they are persuaded to alter their commitment.…
September seventeenth changed my whole life Weighing five pounds and two ounces at birth She was the smallest cutest thing on earth Was love at first site like seeing your wife Her first time crying sound like little mice Fought for life and still had a natural childbirth Worlds can't ever explain my baby worth My first time looking at her was so nice I’m so glad that we could change her lifestyle…
As the rain drops fell softly on to the ground. So did my tears as I watched him walk out the door. Was my marriage a mystery or riddle? Afternoon Mrs. Walstra and fellow audience. I don not ask anything in favour but ask for your undivided attention.…
The feelings leading up to the day he was born were the most nerve racking days of my life. On August 27th, 2015 the due date arrived. My wife and I sat at home expecting our son at any moment along with my mother who was visiting us and also there to help and support us with our new parental…
so I prepared myself to go to the hospital. At approximately 8:00 am I was at the hospital. I went to the maternity ward where I was examined. The Nurse confirmed that the process had began. I was told by the nurses to walk around a bit to assist the process of delivery.…