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were showing off their beautiful orange skin. To Ebony, this autumn day was perfect. She kept on dancing to her heart’s content. That is until she stopped when she could not see herself anymore. Was I really dancin’ for that long? She thought. The sky was now pitch black. A murky haze blinded her from her surroundings. The moon was full; however, it was to no avail as clouds were blocking the moon’s light. Ebony took a deep breath, before taking slow steps to the tree that held…

When we think of autumn, we think about the hot and humid days coming to an end, and the various colors of changing leaves. However, if you want to experience the true beauty of autumn, the Blue Ridge Mountain is the place to be. The sight of the mountain and the sound of the aging trees and their various color leaves brought peace to my soul. Also, the various fragrances that lingers in the air is breathtaking and relaxing. As I drove along the long frosty, and foggy road of Blue Ridge Mountain…

Journey The sand feels great. It’s warm. It’s as if I’m walking through a warm puddle on a cold night. The sand caresses my feet every step I take as if it’s hugging “the webbing of” my toes*. The blazing sun is like a light in a building of thousands of people; as it is shared by the vivid life of the beach. The people on the beach are having the time of their lives as if they were celebrating a nationwide event of some sort. The great island of Costa Rica is just generally full of life. The…

appreciated. Gwen, on the other hand couldn’t care less about the femininity of her uniform. Meticulously, she ensures that she looks pristine for the day, as this is the last time she’ll ever don this attire. After today, she could very well be handed a new uniform that she’d be urged to wear for the rest of her…

leave krouse,!" She stammered, "but why mother?" He pleaded. "Two German officers came two our doorstep today." Then krouse realized what his mother meant. Krouse heard of the the Germans, forcing Jews out of there jobs, and other social duties. Krouse new all too well, because of his religion, krouse and his family were Jews. "There taking away our vineyard!", she sobbed, Knause put his head between his arms, and put them on the table. He could feel the tears, his eyes were swelling, it was…

in a panic as the run from the parking stall to the entrance that was much further than you had originally expected. Those cold, wet fall days in Vancouver were just beginning. You’ve lived on the west coast for your entire life, this weather wasn’t new to you, but still you are as unprepared as someone would be if they had moved from California to Vancouver. It was like this was your first west coast fall, your rain boots still tucked away at the back of the closet, the umbrellas still sitting…

of breath, I pinched my nose bridge, trying to fend off the headache that was steadily throbbing through my brain. As I did this, I glanced out of the window, and suddenly realized how dark it was outside. The only light left surviving in the night sky consisted of the luminous, crescent moon and the stars that struggled to shine through the city’s pollution. Sighing,…

them the importance of wilderness navigation. Our board game gives you challenges to overcome if you are stranded by yourself and you don’t have a map or compass in handy. The topics used in the board game are “using man made navigation”, “using the sky”,and ”using the landscape”. The topics help you think of what to do in fatal situations. The first topic mentioned in the board game…

The world is full of countless experiences waiting to be discovered. There is not enough time to be spent idling at home, waiting for your life to fade out of existence. You must encourage yourself to take in the beauty this world has to offer. whether it means climbing the highest mountain to diving the deepest of seas. An aquarium is one of the most peaceful adventures you can ever enjoy. The Virginia Aquarium is a spectacle to behold. Walking to the park entrance, you can hear the…

HIGH FLIGHT Freedom is an exhilarating feeling that compares to nothing else in the world. A great example of what freedom feels like is written in the poem High Flight by John Gillespie MaGee because it is clear in his writing that freedom is an exquisite thing. “Sunward I’ve climbed, and done a hundred things, you have not dreamed of; Wheeled and soared and swung. High in the sunlit silence.” This line perfectly describes how extraordinary freedom can be. High Flight has touched my heart, not…