The Bürgermeister’s Daughter, provides an interesting insight into the life of women living in Germany during the Renaissance. I believe we are reading this micro-history because it shows the persecutions, expectations, and the double-standards that existed between men and women in the sixteenth century. The pivotal events in history, such as the Reformation, are important to understanding ourselves in the modern world, but it is also important to study how people reacted to such events. Understanding the mindset and attitudes of those who actually lived through major events in history are just as important as a broad study of world history. This book is differs in comparison to other readings and class activities because it analyzes the life…
Page 1 I'm going to a place where i can ride a big four wheeler! Before we started I went inside to get a drink. I went back outside and talk to my friends then we to the shop they had. Page 2 I tried starting the four wheeler after fixing it.…
As a kid, I loved to eat at fast food places; my favorite places were McDonald's, Wendy’s, Burger King. The Fast Food marketing strategies such as toys in happy meals and McDonald’s playhouses made children like me want their food. They targeted children for obvious reasons, if a child begs their parents to buy McDonald’s they would buy it, and most likely the parents would buy something too. You cannot go one mile without finding a fast food restaurant nearby or an Ad for a Fast Food restaurant. Making it inevitable to avoid fast food.…
Throughout my life, my friends and family call me “Chef Steve”. They call me this because I always end up cooking and revising my mom’s food. In my strong opinion, I know the extra ingredients to make the food taste more appetizing. With the right seasoning and amount that I put in the crawfish is as easy as learning how to breathe. My most wished for food of all time is garlic crawfish, not only because of the taste, but for the process of how its made.…
It was a warm spring afternoon on April 26th 2015, around 5 pm. I was 13 at my 3rd all star district championship game, playing one of the best teams in our league. Nestled in the pines, under the hot scorching sun, I was on the dirt stained pitching mound. As I wiped the sweat from my brow I look up as Hunter walks up to the plate. Hunter was a good friend of mine who showed me the curve ball at baseball practice the following season before.…
Don't remember his name. But he explained to me the background behind the competition. And that Fire Grill did this competition for awareness of healthy eating. He was hilarious, lots of jokes. He tired to kinda of convert me to the Fire Grill side, with his branding Jedi mind tricks.…
It was just after the Christmas of 2009, when my friend’s father, Jeff, gave my father a call from about 200 miles north. He had called to ask if we wanted to join them at their holiday vacation rental up in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Of course, my father said yes. I was excited to go as well, because I knew my best friends, Jesse and Hannah, would be there, too. The night we arrived, Jeff suggested we enjoy some milkshakes in the city.…
Sugar Rush It was a foggy Halloween night and I had just finished putting on my zombie costume. I was a zombie from The Walking Dead. The smell of rubber filled my nostrils as I put my mask on. A realistic scar stretched from my chin to my eye! I wore teared brown rags for my costume.…
One of my teachers recommended me a Mexican restaurant on Alberta st. that I had never tried before. I had no idea where I wanted to eat lunch so I went there and ordered tacos. After enjoying my sunny day, I came home and ate tacos for dinner.…
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an individual child with a desire to gain one Snickers bar, must be prepared to trade no less than three Twix bars. In my household, every bag of fun sized confections was an opportunity for a ridiculous negotiation with a not so ridiculous lesson behind it. When my father loves Snickers just as much as I do, why should he take only one inferior Twix for one Snickers? Critically assessing how much my companion stands to lose versus how much I was willing to pay to get what I want is a skill I have been developing since middle school. Negotiation and debate, human interaction of all kinds have always piqued my interests both academically and recreationally.…
One Saturday afternoon, my fiancé came home sweating profusely from playing basketball and asks, “Babe, teach me how to cook curry chicken, pleaseeee.” I responded, “You’re kidding right? Let’s learn how to boil water first.” Both of us laugh, however, I notice that he is serious so I obliged to his wants. After he showered, we we’re en route of the meat market.…
Growing up in Eastern Pennsylvania, Wawa stores have always been the go-to place for quick snacks, beverages, or hoagies. Personally, I never understood why Wawa was such a renowned place because I am a very picky eater, and the idea of creating a hoagie seemed very complex. However, sophomore year my friend decided it was about time I tried a Wawa sandwich. To my surprise, the little kiosks in front of the sandwich making station were not as daunting as I expected them to be. The Wawa sandwich I created that day and continue to order consists of the following: a classic roll, pepperoni, barbeque sauce, and pickles.…
Ashley Siburt 2/24/17 Dr. Alexander Book review The Burgermeister’s Daughter The Burgermeister’s Daughter written by Steven Ozment is quoted “The litigious Anna fought endless battles to regain her alienated fortune, leaving behind a legal trail that has enabled Ozment to reconstruct sixteenth-century German society in rare detail-a task he carries out with even rarer grace – The New Yorker.” Ozment describes perfectly the life of young Anna and he also includes many other intriguing things that display important elements of German society. This extra information really provides the frame work to the story allowing the reader to see where the struggles are coming from.…
For the last 9 years I have worked in the restaurant industry. Dishwasher, bus girl, hostess, waitress, you name it and I have worked it. I have never been afraid to get my hands dirty and feel blessed for my work experience. The crazy restaurant world has taught me a strong work ethic, communication skills, and many other crucial life lessons that cannot be bought.…
The Trip to the Grocery Store I haven’t seen him in weeks or maybe even months, I thought as I glared across the small distance between where I was standing and my dad’s car. With my One Direction CD clutched in my hands, I started to close the distance by walking towards his car. I opened the door and slipped in, and then he started to drive to the grocery store. At the time I was under the illusion that my dad would be even slightly happy to see me, but no.…