The Sky At Night The sky is the most beautiful & immortal possessions of nature. The panoply of stars, galaxies & constellations ornate the sky with their dazzling shapes & structural patterns. As the dusk starts folding into the night, the clouds wearing different shapes & patterns serve as a curtain raiser to the natures organized beauty pageant. When the sun settles down, the sky prep

The Special Formula The development of who we are is a never-ending process. No one experience can makes us who we are; yet somehow we find its events influencing in some small way. Our every action and every thought shape us in some way. Many things have influenced me throughout my life, however four have had the most lasting impact on me so far, and have helped to make me more defin

Personal Narrative When it comes to writing, personal narratives are my strength. It is easy for me to put my personal experiences on paper. This is because when someone is writing what they know about,there are not any right or wrong answers. I am the kind of person who lays back and observes all the emotions in and around my life. Nothing ever passes by me that I don’t take in. A

The Sun, The Moon, And The Stars When life pulls you down into the darkest hole you’ve ever been in, insecurity seems to get the best of you. You start to do things that you never thought you would do before, and it is all just to make yourself feel better. You feel yourself wrapped up into a ball wondering what part you are supposed to play, why god brought you into this world, or why y

The Value Of A Place The Value Of A Place “When we first arrived in West Yellowstone, it was awesome to look at the plains spread out at the foot of the tall mountains. The forests were sparse, but all together it made a breathtaking landscape. I keep imagining what this place looked like as Lewis and Clark made their way through on the Corps of Discovery. The waterfalls, the grassla

Grandpa An elderly man sat by the fire gazing into its depths, humming softly to himself. The soft sound of footsteps descending the stairs made the man look up. The sleepy grandson climbed slowly in to his grandfather’s lap. “Grandpa I can’t sleep, will you tell me a bedtime story'” “Of course.” Grandpa started: A long time ago, around the year 2000, the act of reading differed to

The Three Things I Am Afraid Of Fear is a natural part in the life of every person. There is a reason or reasons behind all fears, whether the fear is instinctive or acquired. Through the course of my life, I have taken notice of three fears that unnerve me. These three things are kidnapping, drowning, and cockroaches. The most recognizable fear that is thought I think on almost daily i

First Goose Cleaning HOW I CLEANED MY FIRST GOOSE My dad and I had just returned from goose hunting when he said, since I had shot my first goose this time out; I would have to clean it. The first thing my father told me was to get a big stack of newspapers. Therefore, I went over to the pile in the corner and got as many newspapers as I could carry. Then dad told me to spre

The Tragic Accident The Tragic Accident December 15, 2002 was the most terrifying day that I had ever been through. You don’t realize how much your family means to until something tragic happens to them. While sitting in my driveway listening to the sound of the frightful ambulance, something told me not to follow it. I sat in my car and started to think about different

Erin And Gwen Erin and Gwen Jessica Hamilton “What did you just say'” Erin said with an exhausted tone. “I said,” Her co-pilot replied softly. “That we have to make a drop in Fiji. It’s not my idea so don’t get all pissy at me...” They both sighed lightly in the dim cockpit. The engines low murmur was the only thing piercing the deep silence that Erin and Gwen had been sitting

A Life Lesson A Life Lesson Throughout life, there are certain points that you look back on and say “what was I thinking'!” or “could I have really been that stupid'” I assure you that I have a multitude of such memories, but the one that stands out in my mind was an experience that not only questioned my maturity or brain-power, but also changed the way I live my life to this day.

How I Have Been Changed By A Child When I had first learned I was pregnant I was ecstatic. Children are such an important part of society and I was going to have one of my own. I knew I was in for something special, but I had no idea. I never knew how such a small person could change my life so much. His personality showed through when I was pregnant and thrives now that he is eighteen m

A Life Not Worth Living ­Locked In Silence Of Sadness The sun rising from the window in the corner, the alarms irritating ring, and the traffic outside. The things that start his day, a day that he does not wish to live through. This is day 0, out of the 16 years of his life. He has yet to be truly happy and he has lost the hope of trying to find happiness. Every night before he falls

Short Story As a younger naive child only a few years ago I used to think that I was much like a leaf, withstanding rain and the strongest of winds. I was invincible as did these beautiful leaves appear to me. But time would come to change much as I would. Life seemed so unbearable at times that I wanted to fall, to crack and just to give in to all around me. Why be strong'

Cornoaville Big Man on Campus "This week's Prep player of the week is Tony Miles," the reporter said as the crowd at the pep rally went crazy. The reporter continued, "In the first game of the 1996 season, Tony had nineteen tackles, three sacks, and a fumble recovery from his middle linebacker position. On offense Tony rolled up sixty yards on ten carries and scored a touchdown in Lel

Slave Gender Issues In reading both female and male stories of the realities of daily life as a slave, there are many differences with the way life was portrayed based on the gender of the individual. There are also many similarities between the male and female slaves as well, mostly on the treatment and chores they had to perform each day. One major difference was the chores each had

Time Capsule We are a society that is on the go, we try to do more in less time, and we want it “now.” The 21st century has been labeled by some as the century of “Instant Gratification.” As a result, technology has developed by leaps and bounds, to satisfy our growing need for wanting what we want, when we want it. If I were asked to name three items to place in a time capsule that

Through The Eyes Of A Local Fireman It was a regular day in New York. Wake up, go to school, work, come home at ten o’clock, and then retire for the night. Yes, it was a simple like not much action going on. Most of the day had progressed; the time was roughly ten forty-five eleven o’clock. All of a sudden we heard a big BOOM!! (Me I’m no regular New Yorker, I’m a Long Island boy. That s

My Perfect Moment The first time I realized my true feelings for this particular guy was one of the greatest moments I have ever had. It seemed as if those ten minutes lasted an eternity, sometimes I wish they had lasted an eternity. I can remember the smallest details so well that it seems as if it happened just a few seconds ago. It was so magical. Now when I say magical I do not mean

A Rose For Emily It is the past pitted against the present-the past with its social lifestyle, the present gauging everything by the book. Homer is also involved in this desire to live in the past. When Emily is threatened with desertion by Homer, she not only takes refuge in the past, but also takes Homer with her in the only manner possible-death. Had Homer been allowed to do as he wis

Joy, Pain, And Pride Joy, Pain, and Pride It all began with one simple decision that would change a life forever. A commitment that could never be took away, a life style that would be hard to break and a pride that would be there forever. The last day at home with family and friends was a day to cherish forever. You would hold onto that moment forever in your mind, until the day ca

Crime Doesn’t Pay Crime doesn’t pay “Hey you!” I shouted at the boy. “Ye-yes'” the boy replied, while he started to shake. “Get over here right now!” The boy knew that if he didn’t obey, he would have to pay a large price. After all, I was the “gangster” of Manhattan. Everybody is afraid of me. The boy walked slowly to me. He was about 17 years old. I was only 15. “How are you”

A Man of Betayals A Man Of Betrayals There once was a comfortable man named James Muster, living in his comfortable life. He loved his wife and his two children Anna and Charles. In almost every moment of his free time he was hanging out with his best friend Michael. Michael was a trustworthy and very entertaining man, and he was a joy to be around. One day in Jame

So This Is Winter So this is Winter The winter day, as if to mourn the death of summer, was gray and sullen. The trees, once happy in their multicolored autumn coats, stood void against the pale sky, and the last flowers of summer hung their heads in resignation, the frost haven stole their wills to live. Brown, brittle grass, that cracked and crunched with every step, replaced the

The Scream The Scream Through the fog of the cold autumn night we drove, searching for some area of sanctuary for our little ritual. Eric’s truck was cold and I could feel the heat from the tip of my cigarette warming my nose. “I know!” Eric said abruptly, “Holy Family Cemetery!” and he jerked his truck into the left-turn lane. As we meandered down Waverly Road I said, “We’re pathetic,

Torn Between Two Worlds: Deviation From Societal Norms American Literature: Post Civil War to the Present, Section 1 4/6/04: Rewrite Formal Essay #1 Torn Between Two Worlds: Deviation From Societal Norms Henry James’ “Daisy Miller: A Study” and Jack London’s “South of the Slot” both focus on characters who have strayed from the “norms” of society and are now caught between their tr

Dance As they called my name on to the stage, my heart started to beat faster, my palms began to sweat and my cheeks turned bright pink. I danced my first piece and felt as if I were free from everything. It was like flying into happiness. This was the day I found my special talent that I wanted to perceive as a long-term goal. I have always had the flare to dance since my early age

Vernon County Fair Vernon County Fair The Vernon County Fair will be holding its 155th annual fair this year. The fair is the last fair of the season in our area and as far as I can remember it has rained on more years than the sun has shined. For me the fair started out as a exciting fun packed thrill seeking Saturday afternoon event riding rides, playing games and looking at the li

Violence In Our Homes Violence in Our Homes Is America’s culture infatuated with violence' Most people today think so just by the violence allowed in our homes and our everyday lives. We allow violence in our surroundings every day. The majority of violence in our homes and lives stems from video games, movies, and television shows. One perfect example of how America

Back Home Yesenia Silva Back Home, Once Again Among green prairies, emerald colored hills, thickly wooded canyons, rugged wilderness, and blistered soil and everything looks ocher color painted, there, exists the warmth of rich cultured people. Where the water descends from the clustered mountain range and flows through their harvest fields, there can be seen the industrious people