My maternal grandmother Shirley Rae Harrington grew up during World War Two. But despite the war, she lived a somewhat normal childhood. When she was young there were very few other children in the area to play with and her younger sister, Sissy, was paralyzed. So she often played by herself in a stream nearby. Her family also owned several horses, chickens, pigs and a billy goat. Surprisingly she didn't get into much trouble as a child, except once when her family was down in our properties Maryland. People were racing speedboats in the creek, so she asked a neighbor who her family knew if she could go. He said yes and took her in his own boat when they got back her parents were fine but Mimi was upset with her. Her first travel experience…
To gain a better perspective of the individual I was to meet so also to help form healthy expectations I reviewed the notes gathered by the hospital social worker detailing the young girl’s medical, family, and cultural background. Upon studying the information provided I learned Alexis came from an affluent two-parent household with two older siblings living in a quiet suburban town. She is an honor student enrolled in all AP courses…
She straddles over-top of him seductively and ties him to the bed using his own neckties. He thought that he was receiving a sexual surprise, she pours candle wax over him. Hot red wax covers his genitals and thighs. Then, instead of a caressing kiss, she pulls out a knife and proceeds to stab him. In the head, stomach, chest, legs, penis. There is a knock on the door, it’s her son Bradley. Susan jumps off her husband and quickly assures Bradley that all is well. She walks him into his bedroom, kisses him Goodnight, and to her room she returns. On-top of her husband, she returns, as she proceeds to stab him.…
Mrs. Beiler’s full name, that I was able to find, is Anne F. Beiler. She was born Into an Amish family on January 16, 1949 in Lancaster County, PA. She along with her family, seven other siblings, were Amish Mennonites ever since Mrs. Beiler was about three years old.…
After Big Sur and spending the night in Pacifica we went further north to San Francisco. When we spent the night in Pacifica our hotel was right near the ocean. It was such a beautiful view to wake up to. I just absolutely love the sound of the ocean. In San Francisco we went over the Golden Gate Bridge. It was a pretty cool thing to see with the views of San Francisco and the ocean. We then went to the park across from the Painted Ladies. The Painted Ladies are the houses that appear in the background of the opening of the original Full House series. It was an awesome thing to go see as I grew up watching Full House and will still watch it from time to time. Once we were done at the park we went to the San Francisco Giants stadium. Although…
Like many people-Holly has any hobbies, accomplishments, and goals. Holly’s favorite hobbies are playing co-ed softball in the spring at Kimberly Park and spending quality time with her two children. However, having fun is not the only thing Holly does. She has also accomplished many things. Graduating from Hot Springs High School was a huge milestone for Holly. She just didn’t graduate with her diploma, but she attained her cosmetology license through the Career-Technical program at HSHS. Besides graduating, Holly has maintained a strong marriage for seven years despite all the trials and tribulations that come attached to marriage. Long is also an individual who wants to translate her goals into more accomplishments. Furthering her education beyond National Park College, Long wants to attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. After beginning work as a Social Worker, Holly would like to eventually earn her master’s degree to become a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Being able to help others in their daily living with managing their addiction to drugs or alcohol will bring joy to her life; This is why Holly is so excited for the future in this career field. All in all, Holly Long is a very caring, passionate, driven person who everyone should become acquainted…
How does a positive attitude help avoid conflict? According to Remez Sasson,”It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worries and negative thinking… you see the bright side of life” (Sasson). This shows that seeing the bright side of life will make all worries and negativity dissipate during tough challenges. During World War 2, many people used the method of positivity to endure the misery. From Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank tries to stay positive while in hiding. It was exceedingly challenging getting around without getting captured by the Nazi. Another novel is Dear Miss Breed: True Stories of the Incarceration During World War ll and a Librarian Who Made a Difference from Joanne Oppenheim. One of the many letters is from Louise Ogawa, and she, like all the other Japanese, had to go to an internment camp. To distance herself from the hardships, she tried to stay positive and think of the positive. Having a positive attitude is the best way to respond to conflict, especially during horrendous situations like World War 2.…
I have a rather large family but my aunt Arlene is definitely my favorite relative. She’s a loud mouth 50 something year old woman whose personality is bigger then life. From her jet black shoulder length hair to her black lipliner and gold lipstick to her sweet perfume and plump physique she's definitely not hard to miss. My aunt Arlene is super outspoken and has a carefree attitude with a hint of sass which everyone enjoys about her. If you ever have a problem she's the one you would want to talk too. She's the person who will hand you the truth on a silver platter but wont crucify you for any of your faults. Although we love her for her great advice my aunt Arlene is known as a party animal and knows how to have fun and thats what I love…
This book is a diary that goes through the last two years of a young teenage girl's life,…
"We admire people to the extent that we cannot explain what they do, and the word admire then means marvel at." This quote by B. F. Skinner shows exactly how I idolize certain people. I admire those who can make me realize who I am, who understand where I stand on and who is not afraid to say what is on their minds. One incredible individual, who I have met recently, changed the way I looked at the world. Ms. Lena Parks has a different air around her that I do not find most in others. I applaud her for the discipline she imposed on herself to reach her goal, for her sense of humor, and for her individuality.…
Hi I’m Angela Lacy, I was born and raised in the Brainerd Lakes Area. I’ve been a part of one community my entire life. I have grown up with the same people my whole life but have had many chances to travel all around the United States and to a couple different countries, so I have experienced many other cultures and ways of life.…
As girls grow in life, they mature and change into women. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Scout, the main character, begins to mature into a woman. In the beginning of the book, she is a tomboy who cannot wait to pick a fistfight with anyone, but at the end, she lowers her fists because her father, Atticus, tells her not to fight. Scout's views of womanhood, influenced by how Aunt Alexandra, Miss Maudie, and Calpurnia act, make her think more about becoming a woman and less of a tomboy.…
Language has played a big role in making my life successful. As senior year was ending I had a major life changing decision. I was unsure whether to pursue my passion of baseball in California, or to hang up my cleats for the last time on a high note. Although this was not a life or death decision, It was still a decision that was still near and dear to my heart. After going to several people for help and many sleepless nights, I still felt helpless. I finally came to the conclusion after hearing "The Babe" in the movie Sandlot tell Benny Rodriguez, "Everybody gets one chance to do something great. Most people never take the chance, either because they're too scared, or they don't recognize it when it spits on their shoes." that’s when I decide…
Some people experience a loss of innocence in their understanding of human nature and the complexity of all people, yet gain wisdom in understanding that no matter social status or color, we are all people.Throughout To Kill A Mockingbird the theme of loss of innocence is portrayed in Scout Finch.Over the course of two years Scout faces tragic situations, perplexing encounters, and overall realization of reality. This novel is a bildungroman showing Scout's growth from a innocent minded child to a mature young adult.…
If you have ever had the opportunity to act in a play, it’s an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. I would say acting in “Susan and the Scissor Women”, was definitely worthwhile, I met many new friends, had a boat load of new experiences, and just had fun.…