Denim

“That’s the diner Grandpa remembered.” Pulling into the parking lot, Ruth parked and noticed an empty building across the street. “That was the auto parts store where Grandpa worked,” she said entering the empty diner. The bells hanging on the doorknob, made a noise when Ruth entered the diner to alert the waitress. “Good morning, you can sit anywhere you chose,” she said coming through the swinging door. “It is a wonderful morning. Coffee, please, no cream or sugar,” Ruth said before…

The 2000 Presidential election was the first time George W. Bush ran for president. He ran against Dick Cheney and won. The electoral votes were 271-266 with George having more. This was a significant election because it was the 4th election in all of American history where the candidate that had more electoral votes did not have more popular votes. In the 2008 Presidential Election first time candidate Barack Obama went against John McCain. Obama was the democratic candidate and John was the…

The history of the South has suffered various blows throughout its trajectory. One finds a similar depiction of Southern history in works of Faulkner. The sense of history in Faulkner’s novels is acute, to say the least. In On the Prejudices, Predilections and Firm Beliefs of William Faulkner, Cleanth Brooks observes that “Faulkner’s novels are drenched in history and his most thoughtful characters frequently speculate about its meaning . . . Faulkner’s historical concern is much more than an…

It glowed bright in my hand, looking almost as if it were on fire. It hummed as the Magic coursed through it. “Don’t!” The man leading the group of frightened townsfolk was yelling. “Release the staff!” “I cannot! It is a part of me! I simply can’t!” I shout back. “People you love will suffer and die because of you!” As he was saying this, a woman is pushed to the front on the group. “Skylor!” I shout, pushing out all my anger and fear. The staff responds,…

stood at the front of the stage staring up at him, looking right thought the other band members and ignoring the raging crowd behind me. There were dozens of screaming girls trying to take my place, hoping to get the lead singer to notice them but I had no interested in him. It was the drummer that had my undivided attention and I wasn’t moving. Come hell or high water I wasn’t going anywhere, I knew down to my soul this was exactly where I was supposed to be. In the ten seconds that it took for…

There is always something different about every sewing machine, whether it’s computerized or mechanical. The way a machine operates with fabric makes that machine unique (Marie). Sewing is an activity that requires patience, it also involves stitching fabrics together by hand with a thread and needle or by a sewing machine to make clothes and even shoes that people wear today (Smith) (Cyprus). Throughout the history, fashion has changed with different designer’s unique styles. Although sewing…

plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. … I can’t think what anybody sees in them,...We do“Ding Dong! Ding Dong!” Ryan lifted her head groggily as she noticed her twin sister, Camryn, sprinting out of their room in her black and blue leather denim jacket. What in the world is she doing in my clothes? Ryan wondered.Camryn is always wearing her crop tops and shorts, so why would she be wearing my clothes, on a Saturday morning, without telling me? Whatever. I’ll just get her later. Time…

Are you tired of that Argyle scarf and mitten set? Embarrassed of putting that uncontrollable hair in an itchy wool hat? Have you already cringed at the Back to School Announcements, double checking your watch in disbelief that it's already august? Fear not Miss Cherie for your fashion prayers have been heard. Grab a cup of warm cider and relax that your wallet won't run away from you. Here is a quick tour guide to Fall Fashion 2009. Now here's the Theme...classic! It might have to do with the…

Only in London, written by Hanan Al Shaykh, follows the lives of four strangers who met on a plane in a curious situation as they touch down in London. For the purpose of this essay, Lamis will be the main character that is discussed and her choice between two societies. Lamis is original from Iraq and is flying back to London after time spent with her very traditional family. She was home with her family after she decided to leave her husband, who is most Iraqi families, would be considered the…

named Leigh, but she moved away. I got my cabin number from an attendant and rolled my camo suitcase to cabin eight. But it was when I was leaving my cabin for dinner that I met Morgan. I was walking to the cafeteria when I ran into a girl wearing a denim jacket and toting a blue, zippered bag. I can still remember her exact words. "Hey," she said. "I'm Morgan Perry, and I'm looking for cabin 8? I'm a late arrival." I smiled at her. "I'm Rochelle Myers," I said. "So you're in cabin 8, too?" We…