The Dark Side of the Moon

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Westminster, Colorado, my parents Craig and Michelle Habben sat in Westminster Lutheran Church. Lyndsay, who was my cousin, was getting confirmed; my parents, along with the rest of my dad’s side of the family, sat and supported her. My mom Michelle had been experiencing some pain and discomfort all day, therefore, she didn’t get any sleep the night before. Once my mom noticed that she was having contractions five minutes apart, she knew for sure she was in…

Bradbury’s dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451, illuminates the dark and cynical truth of life in the United States during the 1950’s. Characterized by the rise in economic prosperity, the booming population and a high standard of living. However, underneath the unprecedented growth, social unrest ran rampant as fear of a third nuclear World War with Russia beckoned. Furthermore, the early 1950’s were highlighted by McCarthyism a widespread social and cultural phenomenon that created a widespread…

not have time the talk to her friends of have fun with them. Ms. Badu is a hard-working African American who takes what is hers and lives her life knowing she pleases all of her loyalty fans. That part of the poem also means that she would go to the moon and back for the people she loves. Ms. Badu would remind you of Martin Luther King Jr. because she still is not respected even though they do all they can for someone and they are not getting paid for…

Planet Earth represents Great Britain. The moon is Greenland because it is very close but it does not have what we are looking for (profit). The East Indies is the Main Asteroid belt because it has many resources but it is very difficult to get to. Then there is Mars which represents America.…

there in no time. You had fallen asleep due to being in pain, dizzy and dehydrated. Clarke got straight to work with you, tending to your gash on your head and popping your shoulder back in place with the help of Bellamy. With Octavia being over the moon with happiness with the news of you being very much alive, she got straight to work with helping you out as much as she can. She had made you a sling for you arm out of one of the ripped shirts that had no use for anyone…

The True Story of Ella As she walked down the dirty path in the woods, she kept looking behind her, with a sense that she was being followed. The sky was dark with only the moon to guide her. The only sounds that could be heard were the soft hoots of an owl and the hints of music from the festival. The girl clutched her bag even tighter as she walked down the road. ***** When Ella was born, she was raised to be a wonderful child, who was kind and courageous. The day that Ella 's mother died…

political divide is so extremely bi-partisan each side feels threatened by how the youth will respond. Perhaps reaching out to the younger crowd with dystopian movies is a way of persuading them of a certain partisan stance as a way of ensuring their side will stay alive as the younger crowd comes of age to begin being politically involved. The extreme bi-partisan nature of our country right now demands that steps be taken to ensure that one’s “side” is incorporated into the younger generation…

Wynter Hills. A boy still in his teenage years Black side swept hair and mesmerising blue eyes. A tall fragile body and clear pale skin. His all black converse padded through the puddles in the dark, empty alleyway. Tap. Tap. Tap. He thought he heard the faint clicking of heels. Maybe not. Tap. Tap. Tap. He was not sure he heard it. Whatever it was, it was closer, for this time it was louder and clearer than the first. Scared and shaken, he picked up his pace until he was running. Before he…

Shining brilliantly, the sun dyed the sky a yellow-orange, and the clouds were painted burgundy. The sky was on fire, and the fire grew continuously. The cold enveloped us as we looked out into the blazing ocean. The dark blue-green water reflected the evening light, and although darkness had filled the area around us, everything was still visible. The combination of sweat, perfume, and the sea breeze cluttered the air. On my left, the girl of my dreams, her blonde brown hair dancing in the wind…

hole, the city constructed a podium for the mayor to stand and open the ceremony for Groundhog Day. “We have to go inside.” Carl replied. “Why?” I asked him. Carl replied, “The groundhog is in the secret habitat.” Carl walked us around to the side door of the habitat. He pulled out a set of keys on a ring and began thumbing through them. After a minute, He whispered, “I found it.” As he opened the door, we went in quietly. Carl said, “Follow me.” We followed Carl to the location the…