Me and Mrs. Jones

good television shows. When Empire came on Fox 13, I had to watch it.” I then asked Ms. Martin if the show has become an important part of her life and why. She replied, “Well my life is really hectic and can be very stressful at times. Empire gives me something to look forward to and a chance to relax and grad a few snacks.” I asked her about her first impression of the series and she said, “When I first saw the previews for the show before it premiered I thought it was going to be lame because…

Hawthorne walked the path, slow and steady, treading his way up the hill. As he walked, he pondered upon his whole day, from the startling events of the morning, to the unusualness of the uneventful evening. He had been staying at an old castle turned resort in the english countryside, owned by a rich American family. It had been bustling with the guess for many days. It was beautiful, with both a morning room, and a dinner room. Hawthorne recalled meeting her in the morning room, as well as…

the court system is faced with a setback. Rodney Young is considered mentally retarded. This presents an issue because the court must choose if he is qualified for the death penalty due to his mental state. Rodney Young was accused of killing Gary Jones the son of his ex-girlfriend. Prosecutors consider that the reason behind the murder was to attempt to get his ex to come back to him. Investigators found that Young had been in the area at the time of the murder and was in possession of Jones’s…

It’s quiet, and a little cold as I walk into the building. There are only a few hours before the feel of the buildings energy will change, there will be an excitement in the air. A sort of anticipation of what it is coming. The people are on their way; but I’m already here, and I have work to do. What event is happening tonight? What needs to be done? What do I need to know and prepare for? What information do I have to share? I never thought there would be so much done behind the scenes.…

Black Smoke My sister and I were sitting on the bench watching the clouds pass by, taking in the new environment. All the hills are yellow, there are no plants, and trees are bare. California is much hotter and drier. I missed the cold, rainy weather in Oregon. The moving truck was pulling into the driveway so we got up from the bench and helped Mom unload all the boxes. “We are finally here.” Mom said with no emotion. “I wish we never came to this stupid place.” my sister said. I know…

‘Between the World and Me’." The New York Times. 11111The New York Times, 16 Aug. 2015. Web. 16 Dec. 2016. 11111. According to Michelle Alexander’s article, “Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘Between the World and Me’,” Coates’s letter to his son repeatedly emphasizes the permanence of racial injustice in America; the foolishness of believing that one person can make a change, and the dangers of believing in the American Dream. Alexander cites Coates’s statements in Between the World and me, “Historians…

said Ezekiel’s sister, Ada. John Stevens was killed 8 months ago fighting for the Union and now it was Ezekiel’s turn to fight. Ezekiel was going to join the Union after the summer. Ada and her mother Marianne had agreed that they would stay with the Jones for the winter while Ezekiel was gone. But the thought that Ezekiel might not come back like her father made her shutter. “Don’t worry Ada. I’ll be back in no time.” That night Ezekiel…

A shell’” (pg. 10). Ralph takes possession of the conch and identifies it as an object to call meetings with. This is the beginning of the democracy on the island in Lord of the Flies. The littluns shouted in different beliefs as well. “Seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things.” “A chief! A chief!” (pg. 18). After the idea of choosing a leader Jack felt as though he would be the best because of his desire, age, and skill. “I ought to be chief” (pg. 18). The littluns along with…

Is there truth or merit in their position or argument? Is my reaction one that will relieve the problem, or will it just relieve any frustration? Will my reaction drive my opponents further away or draw them closer to me? Will my reaction elevate the estimation good people have of me? Will I win or lose? What price will I have to…

week to four (Chmelynski). While some schools may be suffering from financial problems a four-day week could help solve their problems (Yarbrough and Gilman, “From Five”). Whenever a teacher is absent the school has to hire a substitute for the day. Mr. Aguillard said that the district cut $10,000 in substitute teacher costs last year at Merryville high school (Chmelynski). “The biggest savings have been on substitute pay, utilities, and hiring employees under a four-day contract,” says LeMarie…