Frying pan

The man with the limp beckoned Seth and me over. We gathered in front of the fireplace. “We’re not finding anything. We should call the police—” The man in the printed shirt held up one finger to shush us. “Listen . . .” Everyone froze. “I thought I heard something,” he whispered. “It might have just been the old house creaking. But let’s turn off the lights and see if anything moves.” All the lights went out, leaving us in almost total darkness except for the pale platinum moonlight…

“Well you should try Steak Mash! It’s easy to make too! First, you mix,” started Steak, with a look that a person may have if describing the love of their life, but was cut off by an upset sounding black haired boy. “Why are you sitting here?” snapped the boy, narrowing his eyes, “This is my place.” “Oops, sorry Eric,” huffed Steak, “I was just telling one of my favorite recipes to Lil’ White Stripe here.” “Go away! I’m hungry and I want to sit where I usually sit every day!” hissed the boy…

Huckleberry Finn Makes His Own Decision. Huckleberry Finn is taken place where slavery and racism is hugely used and courage. Even though Huckleberry is not races himself, he believes in the same rules as the society around encourage. When he has to be put to the test whether what the right thing is in what mind state Huckleberry Finn must decide. Growing up Huckleberry Finn is raised with a wrong heart and only has a mindset for two different types of people: slaves and whites.…

The Humane Media The reality of the United States has struck me down, strangled me with its malfeasance. Two years ago, I arrived to the United States with a soul full of hope. I dreamt of the States as a place of freedom, of happiness yet still retains its integrity and humanity. But the reality of the Great America bursted my fantasy bubbles. Fortunately, the media of this country has proved me otherwise, stated that the Great America is still worthy, still growing stronger through…

Fish. My parents love all types of fish. Some dishes my parents love for example are: fried fish, smoked salmon, butterfly cut fish, fish and chips, beer battered fish, and grilled fish. Everyone I am close to loves fish. My big sis loves fish, my grandma loves fish, my little sister loves fish, and my cousins love fish, but I absolutely HATE FISH. Ever since my mortal enemy, the fish, lodged itself in my throat I have had deep abhorrence for this creature. The slimy scales, the putrid odor, the…

only one's life, but as well as his or her families life as well. Then busyness gets involved, while the desire for productivity widens. Arlie Russel Hochschild, a sociology professor at University of California, Berkley and author of “From the Frying Pan into the Fire”, argues in her essay that the growing emphasis on efficiency is slowly affecting families' lives. Unfortunately in today's capitalistic economy, the ambition and desire to be financially successful comes with a price. This…

lips. “Miss McBride take her biscuits out of the oven yet?” “She didn’t make biscuits today, Chief,” Hannah said. “Oh,” he replied, and strolled to the table. “But I’m making omelets.” She cracked open three eggs and turned on the burner under the frying pan to melt the butter. “Omelets. I love omelets,” Chance said, slumping into a chair across from Dad and…

A child’s childhood is one of the most important times in their lives. This is a time when they are just discovering the world around them and developing socially, mentally, and physically. The things that a child learns during this time will be with them for the rest of their lives. A child is like a sponge in that they notice and absorb everything in around them. They are extremely curious and want nothing more than to learn everything there is about life. This is why parents have to be…

Women in Poverty in the United States Despite living in poverty, it is a struggle and there are many causes for this, it has been said that those in poverty choose to live that way, often being called and/or labeled lazy or ignorant. Countless of those living in poverty are being treated like second-class citizens. Rather than staying in poverty and constantly living off others, they should get jobs, is a comment often heard. There are resources available to assist women, with education,…

When a person thinks, sometimes he or she does not always catch on to all that is presented the first time. This is what Terry Pratchett terms “First Thoughts” in his book, The Wee Free Men. First Thoughts are the thoughts initially had, whereas Second Thoughts are the thoughts that have been analyzed and looked over again. In The Wee Free Men, the main character, Tiffany, wants to become a witch and has a certain set of ideas about what a witch’s duties are. The ideas she has are her First…