Everyone has a place where they go to escape all the pressures and worries of life. There is always that one spot that can mellow all your problems and soothe troubles in times of stress. For me‚ the beach is the ultimate cure to all of my problems. While I am there‚ all of my obligations suddenly vanish. As I stroll along‚ I can feel the soft smooth sand beneath my feet. As I take in the soothing atmosphere that encircles me‚ I close my eyes‚ letting myself absorb the warming rays of the sun on
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Its 1704‚ the season is winter‚ like a second Revolutionary War. The French and their Indians have already been dealing with raids and attacks‚ all of which being devastating. Deerfield is not unprepared‚ but they are all but ready for the futures events. It’s the day of the attack. Led by the French‚ Indian trailing behind‚ they set out in Early February. They make the march to Deerfield‚ using snowshoes‚ and sleds to carry their supplies. They leave the dogs and sleds behind for their return when
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Two Gardens‚ Two Choices There is a definitive difference between the two garden scenes in the bible; The Garden of Eden and The Garden of Gethsemane. In the Garden of Eden‚ Adam’s choice to commit sin had the potential of bringing trouble to all. Of course‚ Adam never would have eaten the fruit had he known the consequences to himself and to his race. However‚ at this point‚ he did not know what the results of his actions would be. All he had was God’s Word and its warning. That’s all we have
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North of Alaska‚ ripples scattered over the water as the small ’u’ shaped trawler glided through the shivering water. As Summer swept through‚ the mountains with the remains of snow enclosed the lake‚ distant from the open sea. A small gulley was the only way to access the unknown feverish water. A thin layer of ice sat clumsily on the cool liquid. As the humble boat pierced through the slender layer of ice‚ it parted with ease leaving a slushy mix on the surface. Calmly‚ the middle aged man walked
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The program known as DACA‚ or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals‚ was created by the Obama Administration in 2012. It protected young immigrants brought to the United States by their parents from deportation. This program is now being unjustifiably removed by the Trump Administration and many people are left asking why as the reasons given were inadequate and flawed in many ways. For example‚ in his announcement‚ Sessions said‚ “DACA denied jobs for hundreds of thousands of Americans by
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them by go to spring flowers market and buy some flowers such as peach blossom‚ kumquat and yellow daisy. There are many traditional activities and belief that Vietnamese people do during Tet. The first days of Tet is the most sacred time of the year; therefore‚ the first houseguest to offer the first greeting is very important. If that guest has a good background such as being healthy‚ happy and successful; then the family believes they will receive luck and good fortune throughout the year. During
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Once upon a time‚ under a sumac tree in Bingle Bog‚ a frog sang the night long‚ every night‚ in a horrendous voice. The forest animals were distraught and at their wits end. They tried stopping his crass ‘Minstrelling’ with sticks and stones‚ insults and bricks but to no avail. In sheer dismay they cried for divine intervention. To all this‚ the frog remained impassive and resolute‚ intent on airing his heart’s glad ‘elation.’ One night‚ when in the sky hung a pale moon‚ a nightingale perched on
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The Secret Garden‚ written by Frances Hodgson Burnett‚ takes places in India and gloomy Misselthwaite Manor. The protagonist is Mary Lennox‚ a disagreeable looking child with a selfish attitude. The antagonist is Archibald Craven‚ Mary’s uncle. He is known as a horrid‚ disagreeable‚ hunchback that everyone fears. Some other characters are: Master Colin Craven‚ who is Mary’s sickly cousin‚ Dickon Sowerby‚ who is known as both “a common moor boy” and “a Yorkshire Angel‚” Martha Sowerby‚ who is the
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Our tree stood so tall and was covered with colorful bows and bright twinkling lights; the fragrance of fresh pine was simply divine. As the bright beautiful sun began to set‚ I knew that it wouldn’t be too much longer before Christmas was finally here. Bedtime came and so did the rain‚ but I snuggled in my warm cozy bed and listened to the cold rain drops beat against my window and the blustery wind whistling outside. I was so sleepy that every yawn made my eyes fill with tears‚ but I was determined
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the side of the road read “Usvalde‚ 20 miles”. Leaving the valley‚ where we only have flatlands‚ and entering an area where we are suddenly surrounded by hills of green and blue are by far the most awakening moments. This rural area offered amazing scenery with majestic hills and checkerboard farmlands. As we descended through the curves and winds of the middle region of Texas‚ our get-away “island” was very close. After a long‚ tiring drive‚ we were almost there. We arrived to this wooden store on
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