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    An instance of this continuous flow of words can be found in lines 9 to 12‚ when the author reflects on how “I remembered how I’d planned to inherit that blanket...how we used to wrap ourselves at play in its folds and be chieftains and princesses. The enjambment serves a purpose by letting an idea carry itself through the poem‚ clearly illustrating the innocence and love for the quilt that the speaker maintains

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    ask myself and my little brother if they were ever to get a divorce who would go with whom. At first I would say “I am going with mommy”. Now since I am older and wiser I just walk away from the conversation. But my little brother says “I going with daddy”. When he says that I feel so broken hearted because he does not know what he says may have ramifications in the end. This short little story is why I whole heartily believe young children need to be left out of divorce proceedings. All

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    begin talking about the kilt‚ we need to first have an understanding of the tartan. A tartan is a pattern made of criss-crossed bands of many different colors. Many American people refer to this pattern as plaid‚ but in Scotland‚ plaid is known as a blanket or a tartan cloth used as a kilt accessory (“Tartan”). Though this pattern started on woven wool‚ it is now often seen in many different types of fabrics. When

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    “We’d crawl in shame in the emptiness we’d made in our own father’s backyard‚” pens Mary Oliver regarding the shame that she would feel for cutting the black walnut tree a symbol of her family. In a similar manner‚ Sarah Mary Taylor writes about a quilt that the speaker obtains in her youth and how she hopes that it will remain a symbol for her family and life. In order to effectively convey the symbolism of their families‚ both authors employ figurative language and imagery that supports their symbolic

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    young girl. “ What happens if someone will kidnap us” She said timidly. “If that happens daddy and papa will find you and beat up the bad guys ‚ and uncle Mycroft and Greg will do whatever to do to protect you.” she said with confidence. “OH!” She said as she went back to the movie. As the movie came to a close the kids began one by one to drift off to sleep. Finally‚ all the pups were asleep under blankets and pillows and Mrs. Hudson was cleaning up the dishes. All was quite ‚until Darby started

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    much effort to do what it takes to hold them together. It’s difficult to think of anything more heartwarming or cozy than the phrase “growing old together.” Visions of two elderly people seated close together on an overstuffed sofa‚ tucked under a tartan blanket‚ and staring into the dancing flames of a log fire‚ while icy winds whirl outside their cabin in the woods come to mind. Imagine being together with another human being for 50 or 60 years! After all that time‚ there probably isn’t

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    1920’s Slang Examples of popular slang phrases during the 1920’s: • Bees knees- used to refer to something that is positive/good • Gigglewater- alcohol • And how!- This phrase is used to show that an individual is agreeing with someone else • Baloney- used to address something that makes no sense • Bent- used to refer to someone that is over intoxicated • Bimbo- a strong tough guy • Cash- used to refer to a kiss • Dapper- the father of a known flapper • Doll- used to refer to an attractive woman

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    Phryne Finds Religion: Just a Closer Walk with These Missionaries Yesterday started with the Mormons. Mom’s sight was blocked by the edge of the fence. She didn’t see them walking down the street towards the house‚ but I could feel them. I knew the familiar scrape of those black feet on the gravel. The giant one (with the strange big squish that sways low) has a jingle on that bag he carries that I can hear from the corner. They came to our door once‚ and I can still smell them if the air blows

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    more of it”. I didn’t have the slightest clue of what the other lyrics were or what they meant but I sure did have a great time dancing with daddy to them. I loved to place my little toes on his shoes while he took my small fragile hands and spun us around the room. Hearing this song brings me back to memories of living in California‚ or special times with daddy‚ things I hold close to my heart and smile at every time they cross my

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    sights are amazing. I own the sunrise this morning. The boulder I am standing on is slippery with fresh morning dew. There is not one person in sight. I see a small stream trickling down the hillside as if it were for the first time. Orange silk blankets the sky; the sun is rising! I can see creatures appearing from their slumber. The trees trun in to a girls best friend as the branches sway and the golden leaves sparkle in the sunlight. There is a quiet rustling sound. I look over and see an innocent

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