Raised Fist

longer for you and finally you were born as....as...this disgusting thing...this male...this squalling weakling boy and I tried to kill you...thinking maybe you had just messed up somehow. I'd try again, you'd come out fine, but Samael protested and raised you and it was disgusting. It was his gusting how happy he was, how he claimed to remember nothing and said I was crazy, but he still could feel you inside that fucking monster Amaimon....I hated it...I hated that shell of Samael the both of…

Identity is the characteristics which determine who a person is as it forms the base of a persons true sense of self. One’s identity is not static, but rather constantly changing and developing. Many elements affect an individual's identity. This idea is displayed throughout the texts To Kill a Mockingbird, Witness and ‘We Are Going'. In Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the concept of how family contributes to one’s identity is explored. Another factor that shapes identity is the…

Money and Life Lessons I learned from Mr. T “People ask what gives me the authority to give advice? I say, First of all, I don't give advice. Dr Phil gives advice. Mr T helps people. I motivate them, I inspire them, I give them hope, and I plant the seed so they can feel good about themselves” -- Mr. T If you grew up in the 80’s or 90’s, then you know the name Mr. T. He was former United States Army veteran and Military Policeman who turned into a bouncer and bodyguard for the rich and famous.…

On 04/05/2016 I spoke to Inmate Dennis about the incident on 04/03/2016. The conversation was digitally recorded. I asked Inmate Dennis if he still wished to file a formal complaint with me regarding Officer Park’s use of force. Inmate Dennis replied, “Yes.” I asked Inmate Dennis if he could give me his version of the events on 04/03/2016. Inmate Dennis replied that he was returning to his assigned cell from the recreation yard after the pod search. Inmate Dennis stated that that he did…

Prehn there is a globally recognized set of nonverbal signals that display pride. The signals “include a small smile, expanded posture, head tilted slightly back, and arms extended from the body either akimbo with hands on hips or raised above the head with hands in fists” (2). This particular set of body language is easily identified as the nonverbal signals that accompany pride. The importance of these signals is to alert others to a person’s achievements without ever having to hear the words…

the people in Tres Marias. He thinks that his presence made people feel secure again. When he acknowledges his power, his character starts to change in a negative way. The peasants are scared of him, as they “hid their daughters and clenched their fists helplessly because they could not confront him. Esteban Trueba was stronger, and he had impunity” (Allende 63). When Esteban acknowledges his power, he turns himself into a barbarian. He finally forgets Rosa and begins the new chapter of his life…

Nitro-junkie & Badmotorjam I have a natural appreciation for muscle cars, classic automobiles, motorcycles et al. I also love movies, and my penchant for these appreciations means life stories are analogous to all things with engines and celluloid. What’s even better is there is never a shortage of stories to tell. Last week’s adventure at the pump was eye opening for me anyway. Yet, I have noticed that whenever someone sticks their neck out to write about the topic of masculinity, some people…

Her right arm was raised as if she was pointing the way, except her fingers were closed in a fist. It gave her a serious look, like she could straighten you out if necessary.” Lily simply yet viscerally reacts to the statue’s material, color, and gesture. Immediately she feels that the statue is able to…

She’s a slut, she’s easy, she doesn’t respect herself. These phrases are constantly used against women who dare to have sex outside of marriage. They’re also to degrade women the speaker has never met. Often coupled with these remarks are wildly biologically inacurate results regarding the woman's body. This combination is frequently used as reinforcement for the “purity myth”, which places extreme emphasis on a woman’s ‘virginity’ before marriage. While the social aspect today most negatively…

A week passed, which meant Beltane was a mere three weeks away. In the meantime, Rion had experienced a growth spurt. His trousers were too short, and it seemed as if he had grown a head taller almost overnight. His body appeared to be building actual muscle now. The little-boy roundness of his face disappeared, revealing high cheekbones and a strong jawline. He was at the very start of leaving childhood behind, that challenging journey of moving from innocence to maturity. Soon enough, Rion…