The Silver Lining

had faced severely harsh times in life. Both of her parents died before she even became a teenager. She became an orphan in 1759 at the age of nine. She migrated all over the colonies and stayed wherever she got shelter. However, there was a silver lining. In the midst of migrating so often, she developed a skill with machinery, as well as blacksmith tools. She used these skills to colonists’ advantage. She began to refurbish weapons that had already been used in battle. She refined muskets,…

Part One One thing I pride myself on is the way that I look at life. No matter the circumstance, I choose to believe that whatever happens is God’s plan and is happening for a greater reason. I can remember the first time my mom told me that everything happens for a reason, I was very young at the time, I know this because I was taking a bath with my two younger brothers when she got a call saying my great grandpa had passed away. My brothers and I were obviously very confused with the situation…

The story of Elliot Rodger is a powerful cautionary tale, that is applicable to more people than one would like to think. Elliot’s story shows how a seemingly normal boy going through normal situations can be driven to commit heinous acts. It shows the extreme results that can happen when anger is allowed to slowly fester without release. It is important to analyze Elliot’s story, and try to decipher his motives in order to recognize at-risk individuals and give them help before a disaster…

At a very young age Saroo Brierley meets abounding harrowing difficulties that had dramatic effects on his future decisions. Despite this Saroo recalls copious joyful experiences of his time growing up in India. These recollections insinuate that though his childhood is irregular, it also contains an abundance of instances that not only benefit in making it bearable but also enjoyable for Saroo. Throughout the Memoir Lion, Saroo Brierley frequently conveys that he is thankful for his life in…

In her memoir, An American Childhood, Annie Dillard explores her own coming of age as she reflects on childhood memories. A particular event stands out in Dillard’s mind that she refers to while entering adulthood. She witnesses a situation during school that prompts a moment of awakening. Examining this event in Dillard’s memoir has prompted me to reflect on my own life and memory. Using Dillard’s experience with the Polyphemus moth, I am able to consider my own moments of growth and…

Have you ever met a rabbit who has defeated the most cruel, audacious, and intimidating adversary of all time? Well, let me introduce you to Hazel, a captivating, allegiant, allocentric, strategic and cunning rabbit who has passed several obstacles to reach a warren that his people may inhabit. Hazel has many tricks up his sleeve, when danger presents itself, he knows just how to defeat it. His strategic characteristic allows him to evaluate all ideas that are contributed from each individual…

My Day at the Kennedy Space Center Huge, looming rockets, each one paving the way to landing on the moon, and higher. Aall gathered into one place. - The Kennedy Space Center. Some of America’s greatest achievements are stored there, in perfect form. And if you can pay the price, all of these history-making rockets are unlocked to you. It was very bright out. And very hot. Even with the air conditioning in the white van, we all were still sweating. That’s because we were in Cape Canaveral,…

If you were asked to name a few superheroes, you would probably have Superman, Iron Man, Batman, and Captain America on your list first, and what they all have in common? They are all white males. And you would probably have to resort to Google to get yourself to name more than two minority heroes after Storm from X-Men and Green Lantern, not the Ryan Reynolds one. Straying away from the superhero criteria norm, Marvel recently rebranded Spider-Man as Miles Morales, a black hispanic kid and…

Common weaponry during Medieval Times Clashing swords, flaming ballistae, gleaming armour, all images of battling knights riding in to save the damsel in distress. We all have an image of a knight engrained in our heads. Silver helmets, large sword, shield with an intricate crest emblazoned on it. These were all commonly used in thee times, but there was so much more to medieval weaponry than just a sword and shield. The weapons used were diverse and sophisticated and set a precedent for some…

Satisfactory Poor Exterior: Roof Sag - Look for signs of sagging or distortion Roof Gutters - Any obvious holes or evidence of water leaks from surrounding gutters Antenna - Any external TV antenna Interior: Sarking - Is a silver foil visible (might be blue or brown) across the top of the roof? The foil (sharking) is an insulation component and it also acts as a barrier during heavy rain conditions. House Exterior External Brick Walls: Wall…