peculiar 5th grade day at Wilcox Elementary (right across the park from Hawthorne). One day, we were instructed to write about American patriots. Not sure what to do; I chose one that we read a 3 page story about. (Insert his name here I don’t remember). I wrote a 1 ½ page essay that took about 3 days. I thought about it for a while and wrote about him. My story was turned in about a week later not thinking about how it looked or sounded to the…
For White, this occurs when he talks about his childhood at the lake. White discusses how he remembers the lake and that he misses being there reliving the old memories he had. In his essay White says, “[...] there are days when the restlessness of the tides and the fearful cold of the sea water and the incessant wind that blows across the afternoon…
how long I was on the car, and I did not know where I was doing or where I was at. I remember me telling people to call 911 because I knew something was wrong. I could not walk or sit up or see things clearly; everything felt like it was moving so fast that I could not see. The next thing I remember was being able to see things which was in the ambulance. I remember him asking me what happened and i couldn't remember he asked if I knew my moms phone number and I said, “(515)-911” and then he…
grief. Grief is a common emotion, and we must remember to be good to ourselves while we experience this healing process. Below are some ways to take care of yourself. Self-Care Experiencing grief can make us question the very nature of who we are as a person. However, you must remember to take care of yourself. Self-care is a personal venture, but you should listen to yourself and do what your body and mind is asking of you. Maybe you should take a long walk, talk with close friends, or nurture…
of the world, because of this the world hates you. 20 Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you;…
hands as they walk into the pumpkin patch. Almost immediately a nostalgic sense of happiness sets in. That warm fuzzy feeling inside my stomach is impossible to ignore at this point as the memories of my childhood flood in. This feeling remains constant throughout October, November and December but it is strongest in October. Something about pumpkin patches makes me so happy. The calmness of nature meets the loud and crazy outburst of an excited child as they take it all in. As I walk through…
to the gun closet and grab my youth 20 gauge Mossberg, I throw on my blaze orange jacket and hat. I grab my lunch and head to the truck. I get to my uncles woods, climb out of the truck to load up the gun and start walking. The walk to my stand is about a 20 minute walk. I start on the trail with my cat eyes on my hat and gun in both hands. I can't shoot…
this certain picture. I see a women holding a child at first. Then I mindful looked at the photo. The water is so beautiful and I could smell the ocean water in my mind. I could hear the waves splashing around and the cool water hitting my legs as I walk into the water. She is wearing a white dress. This makes me think it for purity and cleanliness. Which cleanliness is why when is in the water and to wash all her sins away. The purse. is what she is holding on other side of her daughter. It…
In A long walk to water, Linda Sue Park tells the story of a lost boy refugee, destined to cover africa on foot, searching for his family and safety. The story takes place in southern sudan, 1985.In the beginning of the book salva lived a normal life, but it takes a turn when out of nowhere a war began, and salva was told not to go back to his village and just go to the bushes where is is safe.Salva than became a lost boy finding a way to cope with this type of situation where he don’t know…
a women, it is seen as powerless, but if it is done by a man, it is seen as powerful. Women have lower status that man in our society, sometimes culture plays a big role in why women are seen to be powerlessness compared to men. For example, I remember the time I was with my parents back in Africa. My dad's wish is my mom's command. Whatever he tells my mom, she has to obey or follow the rules he sets for the family. My mom stays home and cooks for the family, meanwhile my dad goes to work so…