Serenity

little time to dissipate before the next thundering crash pounded into its levying boarders. And with the rolling of the tide came three demanding ships. Occupied by three hundred souls per vessel. Nine hundred men with a cause and mission. The serenity of peaceful blue skies garnished by flights of seagulls rapidly vanished, as looming gray clouds of damnation forced their way over the eastern coastline. An unseasonably cool and high wind aided the masted vessels as they continued along their…

1.) Nick unfolds into becoming an astute character. In beginning revelations, he is cultivated with divulging a bit of a transparent personality, one that, while is admitting, transforms into acute surges of sheer insipidness and insecurity. However, throughout the course of the novel, Nick starts to initiate establishments of a freshly constructed philosophical ability. He deeper interrupts people and their ambiences, enthralling every entity and its complex design into full consideration.…

The differences between documentaries and films can be observed when they share premise. Set in the 1970s, The Walk (2015), a film directed by Robert Zemeckis, is based on the legendary true story of tightrope walker Phillippe Petit and his plan to wire walk without a safety harness between the twin towers with the help of his team. The documentary Man on Wire (2008), directed by James Marsh, contains the same storyline as the film, however, it differs from it as the two are different types of…

comes from within. It’s meant to be vaguely anti-consumerist, which is kind of rich for a movie based on literal toy dolls. But is this true? Can you ever truly attain happiness? The characters in Trolls find a way to move toward a kind of inner serenity, but we only see their first steps. Who will they be 10 years from now, when singing and dancing are no longer enough? On that day, the Bergens might turn, again, to the simple joys of munching on Trolls. I’m saying I wouldn’t be too comfortable…

Puritan thought, the so called start of American thought, and the time of the Puritans was very important for the development of American history. Two tales that show the flaws in thinking and judgment of that time are “The Crucible”, and “The Scarlet Letter”. Both of these stories give a similar portrayal of the Puritans, the freedom that can be won - or lost - by a symbol, and shows how sin, whether it be lying or adultery, can destroy you. However, these narratives also differ in many ways…

Breaking Night” is urban slang, specifically in the Bronx, for staying up through the night, until the sun rises (Murray 1). Liz Murray was born into the aftermath of her parents partying, hard drug using lifestyle in Bronx, New York. From a very young age, she had to learn to survive and adapt while addiction and mental illness destroyed her family. In her memoir Breaking Night, Liz takes her readers through her difficult, yet inspiring journey from being a homeless teenager to a student at…

Every year when summer and fall come around, Wisconsin campgrounds fill with families for annual trips, reunions, or spring-of-the-moment getaways. Preparation can be a huge hassle, packing the car to the brim, leaving just enough space for passengers, the dog, and a little bit of breathing room. When I attempt to make everything fit, it’s kind of like playing an exhausting game of Tetris, but it’s all worth it for that tranquil, beautiful, and unforgettable time I am yet to have. Upon arrival…

their own twelve steps & traditions and focused on self and the alcoholic alike. It taught these women to deal with the reality that they can’t change the people they love but they can change the way the deal with it. Whenever they opened with the serenity prayer it really became clear to me the struggle faced by family and friends when someone becomes powerless to the pursuit of…

This week’s group was very emotional for me. While doing the activity there were a lot of different emotions that were stirred up. The first paper that was taken out was my sister and she’s literally my rock. I love her so much and she’s my best friend, I didn’t really want to put myself in that dark place in my head. When I shared during the group I found myself feeling really sad, because even though my sister hasn’t really spoken about moving out I know she wants to go. When talked to me…

I had the privilege of spending an afternoon at Ensworth Academy and observe the lower school art classes this September. Ensworth is a private K-12 school in the Belle Meade area of Nashville, with campus split amongst two properties. Lower and Middle School reside on one plot of land, while the Upper School is closer to a main road. The afternoon I spent with one of the four art teachers, Ms. Pickle, allowed me insight into how to effectively manage a first grade class with minimal madness.…