Aftertaste

It was two April’s ago I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Since then I've been in the hospital where I have been placed on drugs that came with symptoms that caused me to gain excessive weight and mind complications such as paranoia. A few summers ago I fell into a depression and for a long time I believed I would never been the same, I labeled that as the time when the old Justin died. During my period of pain and sadness I felt like I had no one to be truly there for me, to just talk with…

The amorous enticement of Boulevard 9 continued. Invitation was on the table, everywhere you looked. You just needed to play by the rules; and really, the rules were made up as the night grew long. In the back recesses of this loose community were pole dancers; females with nothing but scanty-clad bikini bottoms, and even a male or two. They were fluid, entrancing, and entertaining, to say the least. They made their flaunt upon raised podiums and diases strategically positioned around the room,…

If we are stuck with either a bully or a liar for President, this remains ultimate: Jesus reigns, and he will get glory from our mess. Both Trump and Clinton will leave a bitter aftertaste. Very bitter. Maybe fatal. But Jesus still offers himself (John 4:14). This week reminds us that neither Hillary nor Trump is our greatest threat; a Gospel-less people is our greatest threat. We need Jesus. It’s hard but someday both Trump and…

thinking kept me safe on the ground. But when I broke free from the limitations I set on myself, I could see a glimpse of what was on the other side. With every inch of freedom I gave myself, I was able to climb higher and rid my tongue of the putrid aftertaste of complacency (reminiscent of vanilla and coffee). I want more from the world than what is within norms, rules, and my grasp. I decided that I would do everything, not only everything I could, but more, to free myself of recipes. As long…

Guilt. Noun. The bittersweet aftertaste of regret wrought from sin. Written by Markus Zusak, The Book Thief is narrated by none other than Death itself within Nazi Germany, which sets the stage for tragedy. People die all the time. They die throughout the course of the story, and their deaths fill certain characters not only with grief but with guilt as well. Videlicet, these characters are Hans Hubermann, Max Vandenburg, and Michael Holtzapfel, whom the author uses to question whether or not…

Where words fail, rituals and symbols speak volumes. It seems the secular and corporate world understands the power of rituals and symbols better than the Church. Companies rely to a large degree on logos, for instance, to sell their particular brand. Nations too use symbols like currency to symbolize national wealth. Democratically elected heads of state go through the ritual of swearing an oath before officially assuming office. Indeed, throughout the world, people who share a common history…

Family fiction is an important genre that allows readers to find humor and understanding in relatable situations. Whether it is divorce, a sibling rivalry, the death of a parent or any other myriad of problems that families endure, family fiction provides a novel way of coping, understanding and surviving. As Professor Gottschall states, stories are “often a major way we make sense out of and prepare for reality” and this holds true for the two stories we read in class last week. In “Reunion” by…

Celebrity Chef, Jamie Oliver is in town! Well, at least his Italian restaurant chain, aptly titled, Jamie’s Italian, is. Founded in Oxford in 2008, the culinary empire has swiftly expanded to more than 40 restaurants worldwide, and the latest instalment just opened its doors in September of 2014, on King William Street, in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD. The restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience for families, couples and friends alike, with a simple rustic menu and antipasti bar. Despite…

The most influential person in my life was someone I never got to meet was my grandmother her name was Honey Sanguinetti because she died before I was born, I only have photos to see what she looked like at my age, very tall with long black hair, my father told me that she had chocolate-brown eyes just like me, and a deep tan complexion. That is all I know about because she died when my father was about five and my grandfather in no longer alive, but I do know that she had a kind soul and she…

1. Both works use many various medias to express the art, for example, Cremaster Cycle uses film, sculpture, paintings, and even writing to express its ideas. With Womanhouse, architecture, paintings, sculpture, color, and even readymades, were used to express the meanings of the Womanhouse. Conceptually, each work expresses very different ideas, yet excuses their expression in similar ways. One work is made to express the process of art creation, and another is a social work made to speak up…