Arterial road

“No one has ever become poor by giving” (Anne Frank). In Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, a man and his son manage to give what they have, kindness and forgiveness, to those who they encounter during their travels in a post-apocalyptic world. Although many people in this world have become evil when they have nothing left, Papa and the boy maintain their morality and survive alone. Throughout the book, Papa and the boy demonstrate that, even in a difficult situation, it is possible to show compassion,…

Everywhere someone turns, at least one person trying to change the direction of someone, constantly pressured to travel down the practical path instead of the path of uncertainty one was headed towards. As Robert Frost says, ”two roads diverged in a wood, and I...I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference” (daskal). Without venturing off of the practical path, creativity, many degraded inventions and individuality could not exist. From the beginning of society, people…

survive. I was already missing my Lucy (my dog), and I had to live without for a week while the ferocious neighbors took care of her. Although, I was only at my lovely cottage for a week, I would miss my home and Lucy. As we were driving up the long road, we came upon a wonderful looking building named Chipotle. I had heard from many of my acquaintances that the food here was wonderful. But, to be careful to not eat too much or you will be stuck there for eternity. I could smell the delicious…

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drivers will see the round, yellow advance warning sign. These and pavement markings are generally installed by local or state agencies. Pavement markings are an example of an advanced warning sign. The letters are painted onto the surface of the road, and they typically start at the advance warning sign and will end with a stop bar close to the crossing. A common pavement marking usually looks like an “x” with two capital “r’s” on each side of the “x.” Another warning is a crossbuck. The common…

When walking to and from the bus stop it’s important to know what’s going on around you at all times. The Bee offers the following pedestrian safety tips to help keep you safe around bus stops. Make yourself visible to drivers at all times, especially at night, during dusk or dawn and in inclement weather. Wear lightly colored or reflective clothing at night and brightly colored clothing during the day. Stay in well-lit areas, especially when crossing the street. Make eye contact with…

Pale yellow-green grass hills rolled for miles in front of me. A massive ten thousand foot red rocked mountain met these hills, then instantly towered above them. As I took a sip of water, I eyed the summit and felt a little cooler on the hot summer morning. Already heating up I needed to remind myself to conserve water. My journey had just started. Cruising through the empty hills a massive crater came into view. As I the edge of the crater a lake formed by snow melt rested at the bottom;…

every single breath is precious. In an apocalyptic situation, wherein one’s survival is the priority, McCarthy reveals a repentant and ashamed tone towards the evil deeds humans are essentially forced to do for their own survival. In the novel The Road, author Cormac McCarthy utilized forthright diction and significant details to epitomize an apologetic tone when discussing the loss of innocence through one’s lifetime, proving that despite mankind being innately innocent, greed overpowers and…

While today's generation may be glued to their iPods and Xboxs, awash in digital technology, others are intent on soaking up the outdoors. From the casual observer to the adrenaline junkie, the natural sights and sounds are proof that the outdoors isn't dead. The nearby Adirondack Mountains are a draw for many, and part of its legacy of the Adirondacks includes being able to climb the 46 highest peaks in the Adirondacks. People who do so consider themselves “46ers.” The 46 peaks; from Mt.…

The Lost Hero Rick Riordan 557 pages SUMMERY Jason is just an ordinary teenager until one day, he wakes up on a bus with no memory of anything. Next to him is a girl named Piper McClean, who says she’s his girlfriend, and a boy named Leo Valdez. They are on their way to the Grand Canyon on a school field trip. While they were on the bus, Jason got a bad feeling about one of the kids, Dylan. Once they get to their stop, a storm starts to come in. When they try to go inside, the doors slam shut…