Art Pepper

If you were to look in my room you’ll probably see a mess clothes all over the floor, papers on my bed, and tennis balls on my desk, you could say that I’m not the most organized person in the world. But upon looking at all that mess, there is a picture hanging on just one nail, collecting dust as if it was some kind of ancient artifact. As I look at it every morning before heading off to school I am instantly reminded of a trip that I now use to define who I am: commitment, compassion, and courage. This was the photo of my trip in Leon, Nicaragua. Over the summer I had the privilege to venture to Nicaragua, a city of intense culture and a site that is unimaginable, through a program called Global Glimpse. However, when I first got my letter of acceptance, I didn’t think this trip could be possible. The cost of the trip was $600+, more than I could ever afford. At first I didn’t know how it could be possible for me to raise that much money, but as I wandered through my mind, I knew I had an abundance of resources in the gasp of my hand. Soon enough, I began to start a online campaign fund, mailing letters to my distant relatives, and even began asking local shops. Before long I had collected enough money to pay for my trip, but this experience was nothing compared to the trip itself. Each day, on this trip was a new adventure in of itself and an experience that was worth a treasure to behold. Upon arriving to city, I was instantly driven out of my comfort zone. It was…

We decided to leave in August. A late June departure would have been warmer, drier, and offered more hours of daylight but work schedules prevented that choice. A perk was that it was a slower time of year for tourism and we could expect lower prices and lighter crowds. As many as five others talked about joining us, but life, jobs, and family demands dwindled the numbers to Mike and I. With only two months to go, we were caribou in the headlights. Two tiny dots against the entire landmass of…

along with Logan, more confident. It is hard for me to explain John and Traca Marshall. They had been married for many years and while John writes, he explains the troubles they were having in their relationship. Whereas she wanted to travel and yearned for new experiences, John was the complete opposite. To help someone understand the difference, know that Traca was completely settled with the idea of starting off their journey without any set destination where John wanted to organize the…

I had the pleasure of eating at the Rio Mirage restaurant in El Mirage, Arizona a week ago on Saturday, October 3rd 2015. From the outside, the restaurant does not appear to have much to offer. An orange painted stucco building with a couple of plants, and a parking lot in need of some repair. Upon entering the restaurant it has the feel of traditional Mexico which includes, brick lined walls with traditional Mexican artwork and color schemes. A comprehensible view of the Rio Mirage restaurant…

After that we went to Atlantis and we swam with the dolphins. So then we got back on the boat because it was time. And the boat left the island and three hours later we found out that somebody on our boat missed it so they had to fly to the next island. It was the next day and we could get off the boat again. But this time it was at St. Thomas. So we got off the boat and got in a cab and went to a beach. I thought to myself I can finally have a Dr pepper because they don 't have it on the boat.…

squash (peeled and diced into large chunks) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups of chicken stock 1 tablespoon thyme (minced) 1 tablespoon garlic (grated) 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 can of tomato (diced) 1/2 pound sweet potato (peeled and diced into large chunks) Black pepper (freshly ground) 1 can of coconut milk Cooked chicken meat 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup cilantro (roughly chopped) 6 green onions (thinly sliced) 1/2 cup coarsely toasted almonds…

From the start, Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel, is driven by food. The plot of each story is characterized and based upon the recipe of each specific chapter. Esquivel often combines magic realism with the traditional mexican dishes to twist the plot and reveal her themes throughout the story. The main character Tita is passionate about cooking and in turn, her own emotions often boil over into the food itself. This causes the food to take on magic realistic properties and effects…

When the Night Falls Title: When the Night Falls Author: Carrie (McGregorsWench) Rating: PG (it would be G but there are fighting mothers involved) Characters: Darcy, Lynda (OFC - Darcy's Mom - faceclaim Lynda Carter), Pepper, and Moira MacTaggert, possible mentions/inferences of other comic characters. Disclaimer: I don't own anything other than the computer that I typed this ficlet with, and quite a few DVDs. I am not, nor have I ever, owned anything of real value other than my two BS…

Good morning/ afternoon guys and Mr. Tobin. My topic today is “Should Victoria police carry Taser guns?” On March 18, 2012, Brazilian student Roberto Curti tragically died in Sydney. He had stolen only two packets of biscuits and as a result, he was chased by 6 police officers. They fired Tasers at him 14 times each delivering a charge up to 50,000 volts to his body, more than enough to stop his heart from beating. Curti’s death is at least the fifth death in Australia after a Taser shooting. It…

Cayenne pepper is best known for its ability to increase the heat level of dishes and is prized by lovers of spicy foods the world over. This type of chile pepper is especially popular in Mexican and Mexican-influenced cuisine. However, the cayenne pepper is much more than a mere flavor enhancer. Cayenne peppers provide an array of nutritional benefits along with their heat. Those benefits result from high levels of nutrients and health-improving compounds like: Vitamins A 5 g serving of…