The Story of Stuff

Consequences In his short story, “On the sidewalk bleeding” Evan Hunter, describes a story of a 16 year old gang member who gets stabbed by a royal gang member. But while dying in an alley Andy struggles to take off his royal jacket so, once he does he’s laying there dying then once he dies he’s not known as “Andy.” Hunter tells Andy’s story to show that when you do things bad in your life you have to face the consequences in the end. Hunter describes the values of consequences and that…

and language. You might have an emotional rollercoaster while you're reading these stories, because these characters are on a ride, a ride for their life, literally. You might not want to shoot for big goals, you might want to stay down low, but not to low the poverty might chase you, down or possibly hunt you till you're final days. All I'm saying is be carefull out there, these stories show some dangerous stuff happening out in the world as pointed out by Sandra Cisneros, like discrimination ,…

Most people were executed for leaving or escaping many people survived and got to say their stories to other people such as news reporters or other people around the world. Many books were also made from people saying stories from child soldiers. One book that i read was about child soldiers about how they get in or become one or what happens when they're at war. The book is named a long way gone and was about…

Ayane Tsuda Don’t Believe Everything You Think: More humanity recognizes that we don’t know. Sometimes we think we have understood, someone, when really, we have just found a story we already know. Stories are built on an assumption about reality. I learned that I shouldn’t have a biased observer of my thoughts. If I had a biased observer, I should change my thoughts. For example, I can change its thought from but too interesting. I think that I would have many situations like that one. To…

This agreement is really hard for myself to accomplish. I tend to take a lot of stuff personally even though it probably has nothing to do with me at all. I’m pretty sure I have done this since I was in middle school. My anxiety also probably plays a part in this too. Like if I hear people laughing as I pass by or something like that…

every kitty. In fact, genetically-speaking, some cats lack a specific gene that creates that recognizable crazed response. So what if you really want to up your game during playtime, but your fuzzy little buddy can't be bothered with the green stuff? There are actually quite a few alternatives, some working in a similar fashion to catnip, others having a completely different mechanism of action. Today, we will discuss some of the more effective options and how you can utilize these…

The PAC theater was filled with tears and laughter as the founder of Because I said I Alex Sheen took the stage to tell his story and keep his promise. According to the Because I said I would website: “Because I said I would is a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. We are changing lives through volunteerism in local chapters, character education programming in schools and awareness campaigns with global reach. Our mission is to…

MY ROAD TO SUCCESS 1.With me wanting to be a lawyer really came out of nowhere. I got really interested in it once my mom became a cop when i was 12 . Watching her tell me the stories of calls she had been on and the mysteries that had came about just fascinated me. I 've changed my mind so many times from wanting to be a doctor, physical therapist, teacher , and now a lawyer but i think that the lawyer one is setting with me and staying with me.I really think with me watching scandal and law…

Barn Burning written by William Faulkner describes a typical situation between wealthy and poor people during the Civil War. In this story Faulkner shows what happens when individuals lose their connection to society and values. The main character Abner Snopes comes off as a rude, bossy, coldhearted individual. “He controls his family with both physical and psychological violence” Abner sharecrops in order to maintain and provide for his family even though he never lasts anywhere because he gets…

one. Readers agree that if you found the first one to be enjoyable, then this should also be enjoyable; but say that if you did not enjoy book one, there is little hope this one will win you over. Some enjoyed how well thought out and executed the story was. These novels will help readers see how great Lawhead is at connecting the characters to their adventures, and simply how great of a writer he is in general. Some people felt that they were pacing themselves so that they would not miss a…