Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum, without known intention, creates an overlapping theme in both short stories “Likes” and “Accomplice” dealing with parent to child relationships which also connect the characters in the story. In “Likes,” Bynum tells the story of Dave, an apprehensive father and husband, and his relationship with his daughter Ivy. He is unable to understand the reason why his daughter speaks mainly to her physical therapist or through social media posts. He wonders why she switches moods…
For men, when we think of gender performance, we think of the concept of toxic masculinity or men who are hyper aggressive, non-emotional, hypersexual, and violent. In Jamie Lake’s I Got You, only one character possesses all these traits and its Steve, the gay basher. Although in the beginning Benjamin portrayed some of these characteristics, he changed and grew throughout the story. Jake, on the other hand was not your definition of a stereotypical man. In society, everything a woman does is…
Lost in my Memories The memories instantly rush back to my mind when I begin to read the book my mom used to read to me. The stories we shared will never leave my memory. I am packing up to head to the cemetery to visit my mom, on my list of things to bring with me is a pillow, a sleeping bag and blanket, so I can take a nap if needed, and last but definitely not least, Herald and the Purple Crayon, which always stays next to my bed. As I hop in the car the only thing that I double check that I…
As the popularity and proliferation of television increases, children are progressively exposed to programs which can influence the way in which they think and view both culture and gender. This essay will discuss the cartoon ‘Adventure Time with Finn and Jake’ focusing specifically on two episodes. In condensed terms ‘Adventure Time’ features Finn the Human Boy and his magical dog Jake, adventuring in the fantasy land of Ooo. Behind its bizarre plot and fantastical characters, hides an…
morning." "No problem." He doesn't hesitate to pull my boxers down and off of my legs,he then procedes to get up and pull his off. I swear I had a heart attack right then and there. He is so big I might cum in my pants right now. "Does my sweet Cupcake have lube ?" I flush a crimson color and nod my head while I lean over to my bedside drawer and pulled out the bottle. "Maybe you aren't the innocent boy I thought you were." He smirked. "Now flip over on your stomach for me baby boy." He…
It is a general rule of thumb that people love food. Even people who claim to be “picky eaters” will admit that, while they may not eat as large of a variety of food, they still love to eat. Most people can relate to loving food, and therefore, are able to learn a plethora of information from other’s eating habits including the people who pick apart their food. There is a misconceived notion that those who take apart their layered food have something wrong with them, like it is an abnormal tick.…
well-being I try to make sure I am living a healthy lifestyle, for the most part. I try to at least go to the gym and work out 4 times a week now. At first, I did not want to go over there, but now I find comfort in walking the treadmill while watching cupcake wars. I…
1. What did you plan to teach and/or do (transitions, management, accommodations)?Did you teach the plan you made? For reading intervention, I planned to read the emergent reader. Then we would color it. For reading centers, we painted with shaving cream and glue. We made habitats for the arctic animals we learned about last week. For ELA centers, we wrote down the main idea of a story, and then drew a picture to match it. For transitions we planned on having the students go in the assigned…
The Louis J. Esposito dining hall is a popular location on Temple University’s urban campus where those who have a meal plan congregate. Not only does it serve as a location for students and faculty to eat, but it also is utilized as an area for socializing and completing homework. Due to this reason, the dining hall is regarded as a cosmopolitan canopy. As described by Elijah Anderson, author of the piece The Cosmopolitan Canopy: Race and Civility in Everyday Life, cosmopolitan canopies are…
Sisterhood, Spirit and Morale Ideas The Standards Committee should discuss sisterhood and morale at all Standards Committee meetings. Consider if there are systemic problems within the chapter that the Standards Committee could address or if there is something fun the committee could plan in order to boost sisterhood and morale. Spirit and Morale Ideas: • Is Chapter Council overwhelmed? Host a Chapter Council appreciation night. • Feel like your chapter doesn’t understand the long-term…