Crimson

bandaged wrists that throws up in back stage bathrooms (“Everyone does it,” he laughs (or maybe cries)) and downs pain killers with martinis because perfection can’t afford to simply eat. He's woken up in studios before, soles of bare feet smeared in crimson, because perfection doesn't have time to stop. It hurts to move, to breathe, it hurts to turn and the world is always spinning, spinning, spinning. He just hopes he doesn't…

We would wear crimson tunic which would help to cover up our wounds if received. Although they had several mens we also had several men but not enough to meet with how much they had. Even with that information it was no time to worry but to get into our position and be…

Battle House Laser Tag is a stimulating attraction that has surpassed the limits of a kid-friendly only environment and has progressed into a realistic domain filled with buzzing delight. With this intention, maintaining a lifelike appearance is the key factor in the grave one-and-a-half-hour battle of two energetic competing teams. There are three primary rooms that are important throughout the duration of laser tag, the briefing, storage, and battle room. Undoubtedly, among all the rooms,…

In the early 1920’s, a group of dauntless Norwegian sailors attempted a voyage no one had ever successfully mastered. Through the rushing, diligent, and harsh waters of the cold Antarctic these men voyaged to the isolated island of Bouvet. As this accomplishment was exciting enough, the zoologist on board, Ditlef Rustad, discovered a fish like no other vertebrae ever seen. The Chaenocephalus aceratus, as it was deemed, changed thoughts of evolution with its physical appearance,defied rules of…

This contrast is clear from the moment both are first described. The first thing Giovanni observes about Beatrice is that she had “a voice as rich as a tropical sunset, and which made Giovanni, though he knew not why, think of deep hues of purple or crimson and of perfumes heavily delectable” (Hawthorne, Rappacini’s Daughter 4). These similes and imagery conjure a very vivid mental picture of Beatrice. Shortly after a description of her physical appearance is given. “Soon there emerged from…

As the 5th MEU move into the capital city of HOTH, the Harbringer is displayed sitting on a simple dark throne on several large screens throughout the plaza. He looks straight at the camera, his crimson polarized visor bearing an unforgiving and almost demented aura...before it suddenly splits into two. The two halves begin to peel back, revealing a sinister smile plastered on a familiar face. [RADIO] 1Sgt. Sam 'DiDi' DiBiase: You have got to be kidding me... [RADIO] 2ndLt. Johnathan Westly: Is…

“ Sí bueno, ¿Sabes cómo decir los zapatos en Inglés ?” I questioned as part of my daily back and forth I exchanged with my host mother Luisa. She taught me Spanish while I tried to teach her English.The summer of 2015 I embarked to Peru with an organization called Rustic Pathways. Living in Peru for two weeks was an experience that has changed who I am. Throughout my time in Perka Norte, my host family and I grew incredibly close despite the cultural and language barrier. During the chilly…

off in Birmingham's black homes and churches were such common occurrences that the city had earned the nickname ‘Bombingham’,” (History). During this same year, 1963, Paul William “Bear” Bryant of the University of Alabama was coaching a phenomenal Crimson Tide football team. Coach Bear being the most legendary figure to coach for Alabama, was able to put together a winning team during a time where hope seemed to be lost. As head coach, Bear is known for his unlimited successes and plentiful…

Nathaniel Hawthorne is known as one of the most studied writers from his use of allegory and symbolism. With his ancestors being part of the Salem witchcraft trials, he was burdened with a deep sense of guilt. He then used fiction as a means of exploring the moral dimensions of sin and the human soul. One factor that could have led to Hawthorne writing this story was a new belief system called positivism, which was on the rise during his time. Positivism elevated science. The theme in the story…

compilation of 66 books written by 40 separate authors” from 3 different continents (Is The Bible True, 2002). What is amazing about The Bible is, it has a consistent theme running throughout each and every page. That theme is a crimson thread of redemption. This crimson thread of redemption starts flowing with the story of Adam and Eve and ends with God’s statement in Revelation, “Yes, I am coming soon” (Barker, 1985). Redemption is personal to me and to God. “The Bible is God’s personal…