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    In the realistic fiction story “The Mustache” primarily takes place in the LawnRest nursing home. Where main character mike is visiting his grandma. Recently mike has been trying to look older by sporting a mustache much to his mom’s disapproval. Mike learns a important lesson about who people really are. One main idea that this story supports is that you shouldn’t rush to grow up. From the very beginning‚ mike starts to realize that hardships come along with growing up. Because of his mustache

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    we do now?" These speeches tell us that Daddy does whatever Mommy says and wants him to do. Mommy is in control of their relationship. Mommy and Daddy treat Grandma like she’s a rag doll and an under loved baby. They put her in the sandbox and leave her there‚ whether she’s comfortable or not. Mommy doesn’t seem to care about what Grandma thinks or how she feels. When Daddy and Mommy hear the offstage rumble‚

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    had a ghost in their car during World War II. The grandma and her husband Herbert went on a ride in Vermont‚ and they came across a woman named carol‚ and the grandma wanted to help the woman get to where she wanted to go and the grandmother gave her a sweater because it was cold and Carol only had a dress on. Next thing you know they were going on a ride to drop off the lady and she randomly‚ and unknowingly left the car without suspense. The grandma didn’t know until she looked back and saw her missing

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    vacant space with a large concrete sink conspicuously imposed in one corner. Grandma used to stand upon the red brick pavement in front of this sink every morning; cleaning vegetables for meals‚ washing clothes from the day before‚ or scrubbing pots and bowls in soapy water. When grandma was doing her chores at the sink‚ I would stagger into the yard with my little green wooden chair dragging behind‚ set it a few feet from grandma‚ sit down and watch her hands maneuver among the items with fascinated eyes

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    All of the setbacks and all the ups and downs show to everyone that you can never give up even when it seems that everything is bad in life. My grandma fighting for that many months not being able to talk or remember really shows how strong and loving of a person she was. This is when I decided that I need to push through life even when you’re going through a rough time. She is the reason I have

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    but‚ why not let love find you? Why lose memories by searching for someone. All my life my grandma would always help me get over a “break-up” with a guy. She would help me understand‚ by telling me repeatedly‚ that “if it is truly meant to be‚ it will be”. At first‚ it was hard to believe because it is way easier said than done. She told me her story‚ and it was then that I became a believer. My grandma became friends with a boy named Robert in 1967 when she was in 8th grade. They stayed close and

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    that my grandma expects me to be responsible and to be a great leader. In a religious sense‚ confirmation is all about becoming leaders in the community‚ and needing God’s guidance and wisdom in our life. While my grandma doesn’t expect me to become a leader in the community‚ she expects me to take responsibility and leadership in my own life. With her encouragement‚ she hopes that I’ll one day take control of my life. This connects to my necklace because my necklace reminds me of my grandma and all

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    Mrs. Clark maintained this same optimistic outlook when discussing how she is treated at her age and the health challenges she faces. In terms of treatment of the elderly‚ she expressed that “most people are helpful‚ kind and considerate.” According to Mrs. Clark‚ the generosity of people has become increasingly noticeable since my grandpa had a stroke. The stroke effected my grandpa mentally‚ and physically‚ but he is currently recovering. She explained that‚ “since Ed [my grandpa] has been sick

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    grandma’s old lover. Grandma said that the cat’s eyes were pink‚ and the pink was also the color of her spirit. She thought the cat was sent by her old lover to take her back. The cat was also the symbol of death. After grandma saw the cat‚ she was already prepared to die and refused to go to the hospital‚ because she was a very traditional person‚ the cat was to bring her back‚ so there was no way to stop her from dying. The symbolism also shows that the tradition of grandma. Wind chime is a

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    Trip to Shipshewana I went with my grandma‚ my grandpa‚ my Uncle Dave‚ my cousin Paige‚ my cousin Alyssa‚ and Alyssa’s friend Monica. My grandma and grandpa rode in a purple Toyota Sienna minivan. Uncle Dave‚ Alyssa‚ Monica‚ Paige‚ and I rode in a red Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Paige streamed music to the truck using Blue tooth. However‚ I didn’t like her music and I put on my headphones and listen to my play list. When I was listening to my music‚ I ended up sleeping for an hour.

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