Tip of the tongue

He talks about how some people come in for his expert advice and others just want the comfort and connection, but when sharing personal details, there is a fine line to tip toe because you don't want the client to misunderstand they type of relationship that is present. Mr. Beaver talks about how his housewife clientele become turned on simply because they are listened to, and that boundaries have to be made very clear…

1. Love is kindness and rainbow sherbet ice cream. Wonwoo's mummy always tells him that she loves him before he goes to bed. As a young child, he always ponders on the conception of love. Jeon Wonwoo is five when he meets Kim Mingyu on a relatively windy day at the local park. Wonwoo is standing almost two meters away from the Baskin Robbin's ice cream truck that resides near the entrance of the park and the annoying jingle that plays constantly, drones in his ears. He puts on his best angry…

War has plagued humankind for as long as history cares to ever recount. With war, has always come burdens, which lay upon the shoulders and hearts of those cast into its maw. In Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried”, the men of Alpha Company yield prime examples of the withering effects of the Vietnam War on the soul, body, and mind. Among the many hefty burdens borne by the various men of Alpha Company, the death of a friend or comrade is perhaps the heaviest; overwhelming those who are…

War is something that is usually not related to poetry because it is viewed in a negative light. However, war could be considered poetry in motion. Every moment in battle is unique in its own way. When a poet writes about a war-related occurrence, it becomes a beautiful piece of art. The two poems discussed are “Dulce et Decorum Est” by Wilfred Owen and “Harry Patch (In Memory of)” by the rock band Radiohead. These two poems have one common theme -- war. Wilfred Owen’s poem “Dulce et…

Down syndrome Down syndrome is one of the many disorders that affect hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, occurs when an extra copy of the 21 chromosome is made. The disorder usually causes several impairments that can range from mild to severe; impairments include both mental and physical aspects of the individual. Presently, there is no full cure for Down syndrome, but there are numerous of treatments options and way to enhance the…

This is the story of a man named Andrew Andrew is a simple man, who likes simple things. He worked for a simple company, in a large building where he was Employee #472. Andrew has had the job of Employee #472 ever since the day he graduated from high school with his first chest hair, curling, proving he was a man. Employee #472 had one simple job: he would sit at his desk in room 472, and push buttons on the keyboard. Commands came to him through the monitor on his brown desk, telling him what…

Alcoholism is an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency. So, are we wrong to watch someone hurt themselves, but do nothing to help and add to their demise? Or are we right to ridicule them for hurting others to try and help them? Neither one is easy, but deciding which one we should attempt is the difficult choice we must make. We can all admit to doing both, I’m sure. In the past nineteen years, I’ve had a…

The morning of December 10, 1996 was a day that changed the course of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s life and sent her down a path of healing. This journey brought her to write My Stroke of Insight, sharing her story with students such as myself and providing an indispensable look into the experiences of a stroke victim. Her vivid recount of the day of her stroke as well as her arduous journey to recovery allow for readers to feel for a moment the bizarre effects of a left hemisphere stroke. After…

Summary Paragraph The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster is the story of Milo, a bored boy who receives an unusual package: a miniature tollbooth. When Milo enters the tollbooth in his electric toy car, he finds himself in the Lands Beyond, a world of imagination. Here he makes friends such as Tock, the Watchdog and finds himself in peculiar situations until he arrives in Dictionopolis, the Kingdom of Words. There he meets King Azaz, who sends Milo on a mission to rescue the princesses of Rhyme…

India is a diverse country when it comes to religion. Some of the multiple religions that hold a larger number of followers are Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism; these four all became popular at the same time in India’s history. There are also multiple religions that are practiced within tribes and have managed to survive the major religious influence. Because of the amount and diversity of religions within India it makes it a very special melting pot (Religion, 2011 para. 1). The…