Onyx

Everyone wishes to live moments more than once within their life, but in most cases this is not possible. For example, the 1920s was such an amazing time period to live in. Often referred to as the Roaring Twenties because of the uproar of the economic structure and magnificent social, artistic, and cultural reform. America’s economy sky rocketed due to the fact that people invested millions of dollars in the stock market and succeeded. Women were starting to be acknowledged by not only society…

is a prostitute with whom he has a brief relationship but in contrast to Milkman’s previous affairs, this relationship points to Milkman’s growing awareness of dealing with women. He soaped and rubbed her until her skin squeaked and glistened like onyx. She put salve on his face. He washed her hair. She sprinkled talcum on his feet. He straddled her behind and massaged her back. She put witch hazel on his swollen neck. He made up the bed. She gave him gumbo to eat. He washed the dishes. She…

These rings represent my past, but I know they will also decorate my future. Some of my most important circlets are on my index finger. That finger holds three rings total. One band has a wave pattern in the middle of it, within the waves were small onyx crystals, but those too have now faded to nothing more than a memory. Surrounding it are two plain silver bands, just buffed enough you can't see your reflection. They still however, shine brightly. I remember the bright lights, blinding as I…

Beginning with the evolution of Romanesque architecture, a new mode of architecture had been born. Gothic architecture began in the midst of France during the Medieval period and through this emergence a series of cathedrals were born under the strain of Notre-Dame. One of the most fascinating is the divine Chartres Cathedral of Chartres, France, dedicated to the Virgin Mary (3). Noted as holy, feminine, and secretive the Chartres has been a fabrication of nothing short of extraordinary (2). The…

Anxiety An old man dressed in robes of the coldest shade of onyx had been following Gaelle for all of her life. He was everywhere, lurking in every nook and cranny, blending into every shadow, hiding in all the spots that were close enough for him to interfere but far enough that she could never gain a semblance of what he looked might look like. He bid his time, and he was patient, because he knew that he would wreak havoc when he came out. She first met him when she was just a breath away from…

from everything. Wonderful shadows frolic from the walls of jasper’s green. Everything is fluid radiating the light of all kinds of precious stones. The sapphire, the quartz, beautiful emeralds, all add their beauty to the waltz of swirling color. The onyx, the yellowish-green sapphire, topaz, the amethyst, and prisms emit a blinding light. “Where am I,” he asks over and over again? Every time he asks, more colors burst into view. There is no fear in that place. All he feels is love and…

Ideas and inspirations for kitchens Can you afford to design a stylish home without taking due care to design an equally sumptuous kitchen? Certainly not! Every home needs to have a comfortably designed kitchen which may also double up as a social hub in case you are following an open floor plan. Designing a functional yet chic space may turn out to be slightly trickier than you would like to think. But our ideas and inspirations about modern kitchens, shared regularly through the magazine…

Why so Cirrus? In the year 2050 the earth was becoming uninhabitable. Gradually, issues of the past that remained unresolved thrived until the world was plagued with pollution and climate change. Fortunately, scientists uncovered a way to alter materials and later people’s genetic makeup, thus they were lighter and more resistant to heat. Consequently, they could reside in the clouds, which served as a barrier from the decaying world below. Regardless of their class, individuals underwent this…

Still Young, Gifted, Black: The Fifty-Five Year Old Legacy of SNCC I grew up in the colorful chromatic 90’s. From bold color block button down blouses, to overalls with crop tops, and loud track suits with thick gold chains. My generation invaded all your senses with color. It was a time when hip-hop made you think of yellow and sunshine and grunge sung the blues as good as Ms. Holiday. Television portrayed different shades of white, brown, red, black, and yellow that fed you laughter and…

The sound of drunken laughter and the lively tune of the cabin boy’s fiddle mixed with the whistle of the wind and the harsh wail of seagulls filled the decks of the Blue Anne. It was the finest night the crew had seen in three moon cycles, so a bit of drinking seemed inevitable. Boots pounding against the salt weathered wood while bottles of ale clinked in celebration. A few of the completely intoxicated men had taken to dancing a merry jig around the perimeter of the ship, while others…