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As my day is winding down all I can think of is you dad. I miss you so much. So many pieces of your personality are within me. Thank you for rising above being raised by a single mother. Thank you for giving us the best possible childhood and loving our mother deeply. Thank you for always making time for our family fun nights. I also, miss those daddy/daughter dates more than you will ever know. Thank you for loving us all unconditionally and believing that we could do anything. Thank…

The “Pruitt-Igoe Myth” is a documentary directed by Chad Freidrichs, that brings you back to St. Louis in the 1950-1970’s. It takes you through the construction, to the deconstruction of Pruitt-Igoe with the help of a few of its former residents. Pruitt-Igoe, short for the Wendell O. Pruitt Homes and William Igoe Apartments, were made up of 33, 11-story buildings on 57 acre on the north side of St. Louis (Bristol). The former tenants recall their excitement about first moving into Pruitt-Igoe…

Reagan Wintle 1/19/15 G2 Modern China Mr. Cote Newly built cities that are void of life have become a huge problem for China. Not only have these cities neglected to bring any newcomers, but China continues to build them. It is important to understand why they continue to build these cities. It is also important to learn the short and long term effects on China, and the impact it has not only on China, but the rest of the world. Many projects, including the nation 's high-speed…

Atticus Finch is the knight in shining armor that dwells in Maycomb County. He is the quintessential hero in a “modern” story, defending those who are mocked while being mocked himself and still keeping his head high. His characterization allows the readers to discover that courage isn’t status, it’s doing something one believes is right, though it’s challenging. Through Harper Lee’s portrayal of Atticus when he is in the father, citizen, and lawyer role, this theme is conveyed. A father is an…

mother-daughter relationship being portrayed is fractured because of Naomi’s mother abrupt departure with no explanation, leaving Naomi constantly searching to fill the void of a protective mother figure. Growing up Naomi’s mother played a very important role in her life as a protector, teacher and caregiver. Once her mother left a void was created in Naomi’s life, that would remain there into adulthood. Although her aunt would provide for her after her mother left, she did not have the same…

When interacting with others, individuals have the tendency to associate their reactions, thoughts, and feelings, that occur during a conversation, to other individuals they know or experiences they have had. For example, I may meet a girl in a bar who reminds me of my ex-girlfriend, and thus, I cannot give her my undivided attention because I am too distracted with her similarities to my ex-girlfriend. When this phenomenon occurs in therapy, it is referred to as countertransference. Freud…

me to do anything alone because I thought and said to myself that there was no way for me to ever be successful without the help of others. I was willing to tolerate my so called loved one to mistreat and abuse me because my fear of loneliness. This void in my heart became larger and larger as I was trying to fill it with my past relationships. My life…

Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) Shortly after the North (Union) defeated the South (Confederate) in the Civil War began a new era for change. This time period was known as the Reconstruction Era. After the Union won the Civil War in 1865 the North began to rebuild the United States. The Reconstruction Era began with the end of the Civil War in 1865 and ended with the Compromise of 1877. With these events then numerous questions began to stir up. Under what circumstances would the Confederates…

that Elizabeth was born due to the fact that he wanted a son and already had a daughter, Mary. As a result Elizabeth had a misfortune childhood. Anne could not give the King a son so he had her executed. Henry's marriage to Anne was declared null and void and Elizabeth was declared illegitimate and denied of her place in the line of the crown. She was no longer Elizabeth, Princess of Wales, but simple Lady Elizabeth (“QUEEN ELIZABETH I.”, 1998). As a child, Elizabeth was given a very impressive…

Meg suddenly feels herself carried into what feels like another dimension. Charles Wallace and Calvin disappear from around her and all light and sound vanished. She feels as though she is moving through a terrifying void. Soon Charles Wallace reappears and she can see him, though she feels distant from him. Soon she sees Calvin again, though it feels as if she's looking at him through a 'glimmering' veil. Eventually, she reappears in previous state, and finds that all three of them are now in…