Glitter

Huffington Post saying,” The Great Gatsby lived up to my (high) expectations… Director Baz Luhrman transports his audience into the era of the 1920s, but with modern edge and a flair… His quick camera movements and dizzying displays of color and glitter captured the "hysteria" of early 20th century New York City, all while encompassing the unique nuances and eccentricities that Fitzgerald had tucked away in his novel.” (Emerson). Emerson argues that the “hysteria” elements Luhrman captured in…

Fifth grade is a cardinal year; an important milestone in everyone’s life, especially mine. With the first day approaching, and the warm summer of 2009 coming to a close, many of my peers were bursting from the seams with excitement as well as harmless cockiness; we had earned our positions as the top dogs at Pineville Elementary! With my fresh, glossy folders and binders and notebooks, and an outfit I picked out all by myself ready to go, I assured my mom she didn't have to walk me to my class…

Magnificent Drone Army Sets the Super Bowl On Fire By Shreya Shah With millions of eyes watching, Lady Gaga threw a magnetic performance which pierced deep into the hearts of all Americans. With massive amounts of glitter and light, Lady Gaga mesmerized her audience and struck hard with her underlying political message. Framed by the drones, Gaga impressively soared down from the roof of the stadium drawing the audience's attention. The Half Time Performances have…

Daughter to the Sky A non-fiction essay as lived by Cinnamon Spear I was born a daughter to the sky. Vast expanses overhead have become my breath. My family and I would sit amongst prairie hills studded with pine trees, consuming countless sunsets. You could see for miles and miles. The sky would flow from a crisp blue to a subtler shade of purple. Passionate pinks and oranges would come just out of that finally resting upon a vibrant yellow source. I caught myself thinking once, “This…

In Psychology, there are many different perspectives. Through these differing perspectives, psychologists may see the same issue through different eyes. With the Behaviorist approach, the environment of the patient contributes to the problem the patient has. Things like where the patient lives and Similarly, the setting of the novella Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton contributes to a deeper meaning other than a description of the place where Wharton stages the story. Undoubtedly, Edith Wharton uses…

This Old Table The surface shows the signs of use. There are crayon and marker stains on it in places. Glitter from crafts are in the cracks visible only if you look close enough. In some places you may see colors too vibrant to be markers. These marks are from having daughters who didn’t realize the effect of nail polish and remover on wood. Scars and lines stand out proudly like the battle wounds on a grand warrior. Few would dare to call it beautiful from the surface alone. It was…

People who buy products that are made for a specific purpose expect that the product will fulfill their wants and needs. They do not want to spend money on something that will not be beneficial to them or be worth the money that they have spent on it. Think about how upset you are when you long anticipate a new product coming out; especially if it is marketed for a long time before it is actually available to the general public. The new NBA 2k game that came out was so long anticipated that when…

Should We Decriminalize Cannabis? For every action there is a reaction, the decision to legitimize or repudiate the use of cannabis goes beyond ethical opinion. When weighing the data provided, could the use of cannabis become more detrimental or become an aiding factor into society? Just like everything else that had its time in prohibition, could there be more uses of cannabis than thought to be? Might it be possible to provide and instruct the use to the masses in order to ensure safety…

of the now barren shop and heads home. No police chasing after him and no one at home worried about why he was out so late. All of the items he collects are stored underground in a cavern under the mansion. Splashes of red, gold, silver, and white glitter around the cave like structure where the gems are stored. Pluto dumps the bag of jewels onto the pile and retires to bed. It’s the same thing ever night or every few…

The innocence of children is something to nurture and foster. When that innocence is lost, it can have devastating consequences. Sometimes, it comes in the form of young love and can be easily tainted like the love affair between Polly and Mr. Doran in “The Boarding House”. Often times it is seen in the simple thrills of small things such as the two children in “Barbie-Q”. The characters in both stories are in different situations but there are relatable similarities. In each situation, there is…