Porcelain

In 2010, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported 13.1 million cosmetic procedure and 218,909 of those were performed on boys and girls ages 13-19. Over the years, one of the major issues linking different generations is beauty. Everyone strives to be beautiful, older people strive to look younger and teenagers/young girls strive to look older, it is a vicious cycle. In The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, young Pecola Breedlove strives to become what she was told is beauty, white skin and…

I lived in Boston for over half my life. I spent many years here in this great state – never truly knowing or appreciating the rich beautiful history this city has to offer. After spending an enlightening experience at the Museum of Fine Arts and also an unexpected visit to the Old State House in our city, I was able to see such amazing things that were in both of these historical buildings. I always knew Boston was one of America 's oldest cities dating back to the Revolutionary period. I was…

*** “The growing thorn” A little girl at morning sobbed in her small square room. Her great grandmother had recently passed away and she could not understood why, not why she was dead. But why was she not able to say good-bye? It felt as an unsent letter, never having the chance to be turned into its destination. She had a pedestal in her room, a small crystal one attached to the alabaster wall. It holded at the end of the rectangle a picture of her parents in a sapphire frame, next was an…

Exploration and discovery has been a part of the human race since the beginning of time. Exploration gives a thrill and new effects on the human race. Arguably, the most famous and most important discovery was the discovery of the Americas. The discovery of the Americas changed the world and the human race forever because this was the turning point from eastern hegemony to western hegemony due to all the resources, workers, and land that Europe had acquired. Most people believe that Christopher…

November fourth 1922 they found his tomb. The inside of the Burial Chamber was almost completely filled with a large shrine over 16 feet long, 10 feet wide, and 9 feet tall. The walls of the shrine were made of gilded wood inlaid with a brilliant blue porcelain. King Tut’s tomb was comprised of four main rooms; the antechamber, the annex, the burial chamber, and the treasury room. This tomb was extraordinary as it was only one of two pharaoh tombs ever discovered in Egypt that had not been…

The Importance of Absurdity Our capacity to differentiate right from wrong in this world makes up a large part of who we are. Whenever we criticize the aspects of our lives, we assert ourselves, our ideas, and everything we have experienced and endured. Our ability to hold the world up to our standards lends us a feeling of power and control over our lives, giving us our pride and credibility as individuals, but when it is taken away from us, it renders us feeble, fearful, and helpless to…

of Confucianism is the presentation of the ancestors. The ancestors are prayed to by the family, and are greatly respected (Mulan). The main example of Confucianism is in the song “Honor to Us All”, which speaks about how women should be perfect porcelain dolls, and how they should find husbands to bring honor to their families (Fowler). In the legend, Mulan would have been Buddhist. She was living in the Northern Wei dynasty, which was a highly Buddhist society where Confucianism was looked…

Have a question or concern regarding your dental care? Below we have answered some of the questions most commonly asked at our Encino, CA dental office. Feel free to contact our office with any specific question or concern we may not have addressed. You can reach us at 818-922-8720 or by sending us a message via our online form. We will be happy to help you get the answers you need! How can I improve the appearance of my smile? Our team offers a variety of cosmetic options to help you improve…

Every generation seems to clash with the other, since the beginning of time. Dr. Fareed Zakaria makes this clear in his article called “The Try-Hard Generation.” Zakaria examines the conflict between the Baby Boomer(1946-1964) generation and Millennials(1980-2000). The overarching argument that he makes, is defending Millennials--yet not fighting his audience(previous generations). The opposition to Millennials is that they are lazy, career-oriented, and are lacking intellectually. However,…

even the aroma is also very distinct from my bedroom. Looking at how some of the old furniture stands out reminds me of when McPhee stated, “I stepped up into a kitchen, and went on into another room that had several overstuffed chairs in it and a porcelain-topped table, where Fred Brown was seated, eating a pork chop” (96). Once stepping into my room a person will notice how I have various lights around the room and how I usually have relaxing music playing in the back ground. I’ve been told…