Oak Brook

I eyed up my prey, and pounced. Barely missing the bird, I came back down and scrambled after it. The bird had flown onto a tree but that wasn't going to stop me. I ran up, dug my claws into the tree and began climbing. I bounded along the branch and leapt for the bird but to no prevail as I came crashing back to earth. All I wanted was to catch the bird, then I would be happy. I waited for the bird to return whilst I devised a plan. I finished planning my attack when suddenly the bird came…

Get up Trey! , said my dad. Five more minutes please, I said. No get up know! ,he said back Fine ,I said angrily. I got up and put my camo hunting clothes on.You got two minutes to get in the truck!,my dad said frustrating. Still putting my clothes on I ran to the truck and got in.You ready to kill your first deer of the year,my dad said. Yes, I said sleepily. While we were driving to our hunting spot we saw a couple of doe ran across the road towards our hunting stand. Dad said, we'll probably…

The CREW Marsh trails are composed of four ecosystems: pine flatwoods, marsh, pop ash slough, and hammock. Each of these ecosystems have different soils and vegetation. The first trail that I took was the Pine Flatwood trail. I found that the ground was flat and sandy, and there were little to no puddles or mud on the ground. As the name of the trail suggested, the majority of the trees in this ecosystem were tall pines, though I did see some palm trees. There was a lot of open air, and…

Good morning Diane! ChaCha and I just returned from our run and I was just thinking about you :-) Now I understand why you dislike pesky squirrels and chipmunks, they love taunting ChaCha running across the porch, stopping and looking at her as if to say “ha, ha – you are stuck inside, I spit at you, you stupid dog!!!”. I would love to let her loose, but I know better, the fence will be put up the first of next week and then she can chase all she wants, or at least until she trees or catches…

of those three qualities. Later on, the trio scans their surroundings, both worn out but alert; the night and the sleepiness seeps into their minds as they continue their trek forward. For instance, Brooks says, “ . . . there was no sign of wind, no sound of a breeze rustling the . . . or dying oaks . . . For long moments they stood motionless at the edge of the marsh, their eyes and ears concentrated on the impenetrable mist moving sluggishly across the surface of the dead water” (102). Much…

“The Beans Eaters” by Gwendolyn Brooks express the routine life of the poor couple satisfy life. The poem is about an old couple who is sitting at the table and starts eating dinner. Suddenly they start to look around them and start thinking about their life. An analysis of the routine and their satisfy life will help us understand the poem. The routine “The Bean Eaters” express the idea that when we are older, we are restricted to follow a typical routine. For example “and remembering,…

Fans Say No” written by Charles Mcgrath. As well the poem “Sadie and Maud” written by Gwendolyn Brooks. Concluding, with my own adventure story about me exiting my comfort zone which…

about women’s situation. Many poets such as Emily Dickinson, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Thomas Hardy were some of the main poets who shared their views on women’s oppression. In Dickinson’s” Much Madness is Divinest Sense” the people who go against the social normality are shunned or disapproved…

Country music superstar Troyal Garth Brooks is better known as Garth Brooks. With a story in the music industry, Garth finds himself pursuing country music. Starting at a young age Garth sang to perform and always had to be the center of attention. Garth has a huge love for family and friends; the music was just a hobby. Numerous albums and music awards made Brooks the king of country music. Garth brooks behind the microphone shows a heart made up of childhood memories, life with family and a…

Designer of the American Dream To fashion, to clothing, to furniture, Ralph Lauren is one the most well-known designers in the world. He was born in the Bronx of New York. Hired by Beau Brummell ties as a designer. He then continued into his own work. Due to his accomplishments as a designer, Ralph Lauren is one of the most well-known designers all around the world (“Lauren”). Ralph Lauren grew up like an average kid. On October, 14, 1939 he was born in the Bronx, New York. He was the…