The Attic Door

lives we use and see so many great discoveries and creations yet we don’t even know who to thank. But those who do know thank the ancient Greco-Romans for everything from being able to sit down on and flush our toilets to the convenience of automatic doors. Next time you need to use the bathroom, you might want to stop and take a moment to appreciate the creative sanitary inventions of the Romans. Back in the estimated time of between 800 and 600 B.C. drainage and sewer systems had barely…

One Key, Many Doors You know the saying that talks about how we take things for granted and we don’t take the time to appreciate what we have? Is it just me or when you normally hear this saying, you don’t think much of it? Well, recently I came to realize how much I agree with this saying. It wasn’t till recently that I realized how much this saying was indeed true. The realization came to me through a small piece of cold metal which lives in my pocket. I came to realize, not only am I…

strong for her. My head was flooding with thoughts; some were about my father’s condition, others were about how lazy I have been around the house. It was time about time I changed. We arrived at the Hospital’s emergency exit, as soon as the automatic doors slide open; the chill in the air sent goosebumps throughout my back, or it might have been the sight of my father’s watch, it was sitting in a basket with numbers written on it. The watch meant the world to us, my grandfather had given my…

I got to a door I recognized. Beau’s. I opened the door and the second I did arms flung around me. “You’re alive! She didn’t kill you! I never thought I would see you again!” His words were muffled by my hair that he was currently nuzzling very affectionately. I wanted to relish in the affection, but I knew it was wrong. I knew I had to pull away. So I did. “He’s the one you should be with. Just saying.” A voice said behind me. I spun around and saw Freya leaning casually in the door frame as…

Overview: Sage Chapel is non-denominational chapel centrally located on the Cornell University Campus designed by Charles Babcock. Its physical address is 147 Ho Plaza, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Neighboring buildings include Olin Library, Uris Library, Day Hall, and the Cornell Store. 1. Condition: Sage Chapel is in great condition. There are some minor faults in the exterior of the building, however. In the courtyard of the North façade, the stone foundation is being stained green…

boxes containing plumbing pipes, Ryobi Pressure Washer, $200 dollars worth of hamburgers, 1 check written to the business of Bon Bon’s mobile home Park, and 2 pool sticks. Force entry into multiple rooms, suspects broke into the pantry room door, splitting the door frame and severely damaging the locking mechanism. No current Leads. Case Status open refer to CIS for review Evidence: 29 pictures submitted to PCSO Property and Evidence. Copy of check written to the business submitted and attach…

I assumed that it was my grandma. My dad moved to go and get the phone, which was located in their bedroom. My mom followed suit, pushing the chair out away from the keyboard, taking a deep breath, and walking to follow my dad into their room. The door closed behind her. They probably wanted to make sure that they did not wake up my brother or I, as we both were supposed to be sleeping. I however, saw this as perfect opportunity to complete my mission, which I so cleverly dubbed the “figure out…

at the end of the line and threw a quick glance over to see what the others were doing. I was shaking like a leaf, from excitement or nerves I do not know. The cafeteria’s floor was cold beneath my feet and the wind was whistling outside the glass doors. A woman in a white outfit, that looked like pajamas, with a black belt around her waist came over to me and showed me what we were doing. After that first day, I begged my mum to let me join the martial arts school. The next day, I went back.…

Growing up as a child I had a pretty ordinary lifestyle. We lived in a comfortable two story home with one and a half bathrooms and three bedrooms. I had a nice, cozy bed, clothes to drape myself in, and food in my stomach, what more could I ask for? We never really struggled to acquire things but we were not the most blessed family. At the end of the day, we had what we needed and that is all that mattered. My parents are the most diligent workers I know. They made sure all my needs were taken…

“Why?” I yelled. “Why can’t you just get along!?” I screamed while holding my yellow Winnie The Pooh under my blue ceiling. My parents argued often, I hated it, but that’s all they did. I didn’t like it, I didn’t want it, I felt like I couldn’t do anything. Parents arguing and screaming at each other was a scary event when I was young. When it happened, it affected how I thought, what I thought of my parents, and other people involved. As a child I learned to have the ability to survive tough…