Picnic

I removed the golden key harnessed by a Penn State lanyard from my pocket, and placed it into the keyhole of room 715. A room that would be my home for the next year and a university that would be there for me for the next four. A mere 10 hours before that moment I was at home, getting ready to leave my house for my final day as a camp counselor and for the final day in Willow Grove Day camp’s sixty-two year history. I threw on my staff shirt and mesh shorts, grabbed a quick chocolate chip…

assumptions about AA meetings with what I had seen over the media. Once we arrived, I was immediately relaxed about being outside. There were a lot of people in attendance at this meeting which made me feel more comfortable. People were mingling under picnic tables or brought their own blankets or chairs to sit on during the duration of the meeting. I found it comforting to sit back and blend into the crowd and listen to the stories and observe the function and processes of the…

The life and development of a young girl. The freedom and rights of people taken away through an unjust use of power. The fight to win it back. These are all crucial components of the novel “Before we Were Free” by Julia Alvarez. The story shows the growth of the young girl, Anita as she slowly comes out of her chrysalis to become a butterfly who struggles to gain back her freedom and to grow the strength to soar high out in the open sky of her home country, the Dominican Republic. This novel…

Beach offers stunning turquoise waters, a sandy beach shoreline and spectacular surfing, along with more snorkeling adventures as there are a number of wrecks found in shallow water to explore. This is the local favourite beach, perfect for family picnics, fishing, and exercise of all types. National Park The National Park directly accessible to Beaches Catherine Hill Bay spans more than 1500 hectares of unspoiled conservation lands, including various animal habitats and lengthy bush walking…

Euclid High School’s NJROTC unit held its freshman orientation August 3rd-7th. Freshman orientation is an annual event ran and managed by Lieutenant Commander Morek, Sergeant Major Rethage, and all cadets willing to volunteer and help teach the new cadets. Freshman orientation is crucial for all incoming freshman because it gives them a leg-up and will help them succeed in the program. The purpose of freshman orientation is to teach cadets about the program and what's involved in our daily…

Mountain - Lake St. Claire National Park is among the most popular and beautiful natural areas in Tasmania. The park includes a network of walking trails and paths, most of them leading to lookout points with breathtaking views below. There are lots of picnic areas complete with barbeques through the park.Vineyards and Wineries. Tasmania has over 60 vineyards and wineries, spanning over seven wine regions, mainly around the east side of the state. The wines manufactured in Tasmania include…

Higuchi, paragraph 2) Not only daytime but also are nights available to enjoy the festival. There is a special term for watching cherry blossoms at night: Yozakura. With simple lanterns and lights, people revel in the scenery of Sakura at night, having picnics. The significance of Hanami in Japanese culture is weighty, thousands of people gather every year to enjoy the Hanami festival and get rid of their busy lives for a…

Red spun around. The biggest wolf she'd ever seen, with a magnificent silvery coat, sniffed at the basket. "Petit fours?" it said, cocking a ear. "Not even standard picnic food." "Grammy's hardly your standard grandmother." "Nor am I your standard wolf. My name is Grrr-uff-snuffle-wrf. You'd say Big Nose." "I'm Robin. Red." "Pleased to meet you, Robin-Red of the Hood. Would your grandmother, by any chance, live in that…

are ample tent-pitching options. If you're a first-timer at Anza-Borrego, or a first time camper in general, it might be wise to purchase a site. For approximately $25 a night, you can set up shop at your very own designated spot, equipped with a picnic table, pergola, fire pit and nearby bathrooms/showers. Pretty luxurious, huh? Ease into camping with the convenience of running water! For any seasoned campers who are looking to veer off into nature and solitude, you'll find copious amounts of…

In the short story, “The Lottery,” it starts out with children playing and being merry. The beginning of the story gives off the impression that everyone is at a town picnic enjoying life. We soon learn something else is happening instead. The town is about to murder one of its own as a sacrifice to the corn. They made a saying about the lottery in order to make it seem less appalling. The saying is, “Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon,” which basically means someone has to die so there is one…