Townhouse

I never knew what true power was, well until a couple years ago when I was contacted by Tyler Rodriguez. I don't remember what he asked, but I guess I was in a rough place so I accepted. I seemed to have a very specific skill set that he needed, genetics. But in the late 80s no one cared about genetics, well that was with one exception. The government funded genetics company Cadmus had been my first employer. They asked me a simple question come and work for us and we will pay you any amount you…

PART ONE: GROWING UP WITH CLASSES As a child, it didn’t take very long for me to figure out where my family stood financially and how that related to the greater population. My family was a pretty ‘typical’ middle-class family, owning a townhouse in a fairly quiet neighborhood. I lived with my biological parents, my little sister, and my dog. I also I have a lot of other family members close by, including 3 sets of grandparents (great grandparent too) and a few aunts, uncles, and a fair share…

The short stories, “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien and “The Fireman’s Wife” by Richard Bausch have resonated with me after reading them this semester. I am able to draw similarities from what I’ve read and associate them with the story. Doing so made what I read capture my full attention and transport me into the story. Also, I discovered and tackled flaws in my own character in the process. I found both of these short stories to have been thought provoking and an interesting read as…

life during that century. Exploring art movements not only reveals the history of the time, but inspires new ideas that are constantly built upon and reflected in everyday life. During the Enlightenment a new style of art began to emerge, Rococo. Townhouses in Paris began to be filled with artwork emphasizing this new style. The paintings were softer and more elegant than previous styles of work, which fit in perfectly with the high-class homes that strived to display their wealth. Rococo style…

Part one: Why do people always think it's me? Whenever something bad happens, they're like "it must have been Jason!" or whenever something's broken, "Jason must have been here!" Sure, I'm not the most responsible, or reliable person, but seriously people, you just have to assume like that! Well, anyway you probably didn't pick this up to hear me complain about my personal problems (which I do a lot), so let's move on. My story begins in Alcolu, South Carolina. My day started normal enough.…

It will provide quality nail and skin services, along with body treatments. Courses and information on homeopathic treatments will also be available. What will set Endeering Day Spa apart from the competition is the commitment to provide all of these specialized services in one convenient location. The basic market need is to offer a variety of services at reasonable prices, for the owe-it-to-yourself clients, through a personalized spa that offers excellent service and treatment that encourages…

inadequate since I would always see other kids with the newest name brand clothes all the time. Kids who were obviously a lot better off than I was. Naturally, I was envious of them and even felt ashamed about my own situation including where I lived. A townhouse home in a small neighborhood in comparison to these luxury homes, bordering on the definition of mansions, in beautiful neighborhoods just 5 minutes away from my house. This singular situation illustrates strongly the importance of…

On April 12th, 1385 a double Burgundain wedding took place in the Cambrai Cathedral in Cambrai. There, Jean the Fearless took Margaret of Bavaria as his bride at the young age of 13. Margaret of Bavaria was the daughter of Albrecht of Bavaria, Count of Holland and Hainaut. At the same time, Jean the Fearless’ sister, Margaret of Burgundy, Duchess of Bavaria, married Albrecht of Bavaria’s son, William II, Duke of Bavaria. The weddings were crucial to consolidate Jean the fearless’ position in…

IT is the early winter of 2015, a cold, windy Wednesday afternoon. Two of us sit together, side by side, in soft, comfortable chairs on the second level of our home. We wear everyday clothes. I listen patiently to her ramblings. When the talking is over, I sit up in the chair, and I am officially telling her everything, the eldest child of Heather Crawford in the city of Hutto, Texas. For me, the curtain has just closed on lying. Afterward, I look up at my mom, my biggest critic, and apologize…

where the earliest inns were homes with rooms provided for travelers. Conditions improved in 1700s England when the renaissance sparked the desire to travel. The United States saw its hotel industry created a century later. By this time they had revolutionized many firsts in the industry including private rooms with locks and doors, free soap, a trained staff, and a pitcher of water in each room. Indoor plumbing and the creation of the lobby followed shortly thereafter. The business of providing…