Ferris wheel

As soon as we came to this earth, we were all born equal because we were all innocent at the time. We had no sense of the world or the people around us in those first moments in the delivery room. Throughout the years of living, we began to develop an identity when we are exposed to a culture. Socialization is important to us because it helps shape one’s personality. Even though our genes give us a certain type of personality, the socialization process is what helps us form as a person in a…

A 16 year-old male named Pi Patel faced a tragic event after losing his family in a sinking ship, while heading to Canada to start a new life and sell their animals from their past lives of zookeepers. Pi Patel is shipwrecked for 227 in a lifeboat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutang and a Bengal Tiger. He faces a number of challenges on this unforgettable journey including violence and fear, and discovering his true identity, but with all the challenges Pi Patel survives all odds. In another…

I gathered my grandchildren for a bedtime story. However, this bedtime story is going to be a special one they will never forget. A story about my past during the 1950’s, a year where African Americans were ridiculed to feeling less than, because we weren’t white. We were treated horribly, they separated us, made us wait at the colored line, drinking from the colored water fountain, and eating on the colored side of the restaurant. I was only six years old, the youngest of five girls. Every…

The state of New Jersey plans to construct one of the biggest retailer and entertainment complexes in the United States named The American Dream Mall. The goal of this project is to become the primary global shopping, dining and entertainment destination any one has yet to see. The complex has been under construction for over thirteen years in the Meadowlands located right next to the MetLife Stadium, home of the NFL New York Jets and New York Giants. Throughout the past couple of years this…

It is not often that words written or spoken long ago can still resonate today. However, like the ripples of a pebble thrown in a pond minutes ago, the world still feels the impact of Austrian architect, Adolf Loos. Loos was a man of intense opinions and a reflecting portfolio. The blunt forms of his buildings were in tune with the tones of his writings and opinions on architecture. He saw architecture as a movement and progression that was beyond any one man’s ability to change. Furthermore…

On Dec. 21, in central London 40 billion pounds were being transported in a highly guarded truck. After a split second alarm went off in the vehicle, the police stopped the truck and searched the back the confused policemen suddenly realized something they had just lost 40 billion pounds. When the police searched for evidence in the tunnel the found a locket showing four friends frozen in time, smiling. The police had found two of the friends in eastern London. “Whom do you work for? What’s…

Good evening my fellow classmates, parents, guardians, and teachers. Welcome to Delphi’s graduation for the best graduating class in the world, today, right now, June 29th, 2016. Thank you for the honour of being named your valedictorian. I am very grateful and excited to be here, (but if this goes poorly, remember, I nominated Riley. If this goes well, I will certainly do speeches for your birthdays, baptisms, family reunions, all those shindigs. Just call me over and we can work out pricing…

There was a girl named Rosemary. And this girl is very unique, but everyone thinks she is a myth. Do you want to know why? Well I will tell you why they think she a myth. The story is there a girl who leaves in the cave dip behind waterfall. When you first look at her she looks totally normal, but once you look closer you will see why people think she a monster or something. If you look closely into her eyes you will see that there is a whole other world in her eyes. But she was blind all she…

for her hand. She let him and the heat of his touch bloomed through her. He suddenly stopped by the cotton candy and she could smell the pure sugar. She was excited; she had never had cotton candy before. Once he had paid they drifted towards the Ferris wheel. As they climbed aboard she could feel the vibration and she scooted a bit closer.…

Through My Eyes Anita Halas Dedicated: To Shirley Tripp Johnson, A beautiful woman who became my inspiration With all that she does since the loss of her son. Sherry Ann Blevins and Chris ( Precious Angel Tricia Seymour) You two are the glue that holds me together. And to all the Angel Parents out there, My love and hugs to you all. Not Forever The first few years Went by in a blur I can’t remember. As there was no cure. Wanting to sleep, Lying in bed, Take this pain away, Reaching…