Flip-flop

Stowaway The pay phone, on the wall outside of a tiny grocery store, was a short walk from my apartment. In 1980 I was 18 and had been living in a small town in central Arkansas for less than a year. Since anything resembling a cell phone or the Internet existed only Sci-Fi flicks, conversing with anyone not standing next to you consisted of a letter or a phone call. I’d never been a letter writer, they are so slow and I was all about instant gratification at 18. By the time a letter is…

this project on time or at all. Another thanks to my siblings that wanted so eagerly to help me out on my science project. every time i said hey, I need some help they came running to help whether i would be in gigantic boot that weren't theirs or flip-flops that freezing cold. Also a thanks to my science teacher that gave me this opportunity to chose a science project and also for being the most patient teacher in the world, I didn’t…

always a choice for these girls, in some instances young females are being forced into prostitution. On an average day in the courtroom you will see a young female defendant escorted into the room with shackles around her ankles, she is dressed in flip flops and a jail issued jumpsuit, and she takes a seat at the appointed table up front awaiting the judge (Hansen, 2015). This sounds like an extreme scenario for these girls, but it no longer comes as a surprise to the local judges. The girl…

r 2015 The Importance of Marketing Strategies According to Heidi Cohen of the actionable marketing guide, “marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.” Marketing is a crucial addition to the everyday world. Without marketing many of the world’s most prosperous companies would not be. When the word “marketing” is mentioned there are thoughts…

You wake up one morning to a sunny and dazzling day. You know that the weather is beautiful, probably ninety degrees. You then are put in a brilliant mood. You get up happily and go to your closet to pick out something to wear. Your good mood modifies itself to a sour one in an instant, when you realize you can’t wear shorts, or the new muscle tee that you wanted to wear. Why should we have a dress code when all its does is inconvenience, ostracize and make people feel uncomfortable throughout…

The author of the book My Freshman Year enrolled herself as a student at a college university for the purpose of educating herself about life at college. She discovered that there was more to being a college student than what it seemed. Her experiences after a full year as a college student changed her thoughts and behavior towards other students. After a view changing insight to college life, she wrote a book to inform students, parents, and teachers that it is important to open their minds to…

Have you ever been to a new country and felt small and difference than the rest? Have you ever felt like there was a sudden drop of unpredictability on your shoulders, fearing how the new country would change your life? In the story “The Thing Around Your Neck,” Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells a story of an immigrant girl in that exact same situation. By winning the American visa lottery, Akunna is given the chance to move to America by herself to live with her uncle in Maine.…

As a child, I was known for being very adventurous. Curious yet shy, I wanted to know everything. If I was out of my element, I wanted to explore. It was simple; I needed to know my place. It was a hot summer day in the middle of August. I was a seven year old who loved adventures. I love them so much that when we went on our family trip to Grindstone Island one sunny summer afternoon, I got lost because my parents couldn’t find me because I was off exploring. Going on little adventures as a…

Chapter Eighteen: The Answer Was Right Under Our Nose The answer came two days later clearly etched on Seth’s pale face. “Mr. Greene’s dead.” “Did you say murdered?” I asked, thinking that after solving the great ghost caper sort of, a second high-profile case would be good publicity for agency. “No I said dead,” he insisted. “Ohhh . . .” “Twist wants us to meet him at Moons Field Manor. Come on!” he said rocketing across my yard on his faded blue bike. I grabbed my bike and cruised…

Introduction Eric Newman is the founder and CEO of Roc Solid Foundation, which is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that primarily builds and creates playsets for children battling childhood cancer. Additionally for children between the ages of 8 and 17 years old, the organization remodels bedrooms, to create a personal space that provides an escape from the battle that these children and adolescents are currently facing. The organization further seeks to give hope and encouragement to those…