Somewhere

Alcohol has been around for many years in many different forms. Alcohol has also caused its fair share of problems since people started drinking it, but society cannot seem to let it go. Drinking alcohol not only causes damage to the liver, heart, pancreas, and stomach, but it also affects one’s judgement and causes him or her to not think clearly. Alcohol slows down every reaction in someone’s body, but makes them feel very calm and sometimes even confident. Driving while under the influence…

Deciding on where a person should live depends on the person and their likes and dislikes. A person wants to make sure that they are going to like where they will be living, potentially for the rest of their life. Some people may choose to live in the city because that is where they grew up or they just believe that it is better than living away from the busy life. While other people may feel the opposite with thinking the country is better than the city. Buying a house is a big decision to make…

it might even stir up a debate. Many people would assume that there is a strong, firm line between the two. However, I believe that somewhere, somehow, there is a healthy middle between conforming and being your own individual in today’s society. You cannot merely have one without the other. Both conformity and individuality have to be present. I believe that somewhere, there is a tenacious middle among conformity and individuality. When I was a child, I used to think that everyone conformed to…

The main objection to be mentioned is the lack of a plain “black and white” set of moral truths. The moral truths that are mentioned in moral absolutism are not explicitly laid out somewhere, so this leaves skeptics to ask, “Are we supposed to just believe that there are certain moral truths just out there somewhere?” In a way, yes, because there are plenty of undeniable facts or truths that are discovered and believed even though they cannot be seen. For example, gravity can be measured, but it…

is one of the most important things in your life, well thats what I finally realize now. Knowing how special your house is to you is something I took for granted up until that day. Your home is somewhere you feel safe all of the time, somewhere where you can let out any emotions stuck inside of you, somewhere that holds memories upon memories. Everyday was hard, from not knowing where I’m going to stay that night to thinking about what will be my next step. My life has changed drastically since…

Are there other human civilizations somewhere else in the universe? New discoveries have revealed to astronomers that humans may not have only evolved on Earth. Astronomers say that the chance that a human civilization evolved only on Earth and nowhere else in the universe is less than about one in a billion trillion (Shekhtman). The universe is so vast that it is possible there are other Earth-like planets capable of supporting life. The chances that life only evolved on Earth is really low. In…

Micro Moments Story After spending nearly every waking minute in her own home town of Melbourne, Carmen and her family finally decided to explore somewhere overseas. Somewhere exotic. Somewhere different. Vietnam and Malaysia. Not only was she looking forward to the rich culture and traditions, but also the school life and the living conditions. At last, the plane boarded its final passengers. Carmen and her family rushed to their seats in excitement, preparing for the long flight overseas.…

The stories "Sonny's Blues," "Battle Royal," and "The Man..," all focus on the lives of characters who are African American men that are faced with finding acceptance in society. They are living in a mostly white society where black men were the lower working class having jobs like maids and nannies. When trying to break free from society's norms they are faced with obstacles. Ralph Ellison tells about an old African American phrase, “If you’re black, stay back; if you’re brown, stick around; if…

The History of Ice Skating and Its Massive Popularity As with all sports, ice skating was something that stemmed from curiosity about whether it could be done and became something that others enjoyed doing as well. However, ice skating is one of the few sports that immediately drew massive popularity. It is also interesting because it is a sport that was thousands of years ago. To help you gain a better understanding of the history and popularity of ice skating, you should check out the facts…

real name was Fritz Pfeffer. He was born on April 30th, 1889 in Giessen, Germany to two Jewish parents. He was a dentist, but had to give that up when the war started. He had to hide somewhere so that he would not be sent to a concentration camp. He knew Mr. Kraler and Mr. Kraler knew that he needed to go somewhere. So, he took him to the annex where the Franks and the van Daans were hiding. He had a wife and a son, but they weren’t allowed to have a relationship, with him being a Jew and her…