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- 4621: Pen Pals: Based On X-Files Characters
- ... smile crept over her face as she remembered what had brought a stop to their correspondence... October 7th, 1971 11:30am - New Ridge Elementary School, Ithaca Naval Base Danni was excited. It was pen pal day, and she was expecting a letter from Sammie. These two girls had become closer than any of the other pen pals in the two classes because they were so much alike. Sammie's dad worked ... lot lately. She was scared they were going to get divorced, and Danni was the only one of her friends she had told about it. Because of their closeness, Danni looked forward to pen pal day for the whole month. Just recently the two girls had discussed exchanging photos when school pictures came out, and maybe even talking their parents into finding a way for them to meet in person. Danni ... for a nine-year old to cry, she couldn't help it. The tears came out of their own accord. "I'm sorry, Dana. I know how close you two were." "I'll pray...every...day that...they find her," she managed to gasp out between sobs. Almost crying herself, the teacher put her arms around the girl and held her until the weeping subsided. "You do that, honey," she ...
- 4622: Why I Hate the Mall
- ... Americana. When I went inside, I became dizzy at the sight of all of those frenzied shoppers who are coolly determined to make it to JC Penney, Macy's and Sears all in the same day. It was too much for me, so I decided I would just sit in the food court and absorb what has been labeled "Mall Culture". Although the term has Jerseyean origins, even in the Poughkeepsie Galleria, "Mall Culture" is everywhere you look. I decided that I'd just grab a soft drink from Burger King and then go sit down to take notes. Even though I had to repeat "No..not Coke... Cherry Coke" several times, I managed to get my drink ...
- 4623: Creative Writing: This Girl
- ... again. I have lost to her kiss. The kiss that has sweetened my blood. I absorbed her body. I walked down the trail on a journey to find my house. I took this route every day. I know that it will lead me back to the place that I love so much. The place that I learn to make something of myself. This wonderful place that I call home, gives me ... one else has. She has been kicked out of this country many times. The dreams I have after I sleep with this woman are so incredible that it makes me a little crazy the next day. Why do my parents keep bothering me? I can hold my own now. I am mature, I am a man. I do get distracted real easily and my parents keep ruining my distraction, I am ... trees, and tons of smog. Can't live without it. This girl really is a trip. All the things people have said about her are true. I saw her at the tikki bar the other day, she was dressed in a suit that had stars and stripes on it. She was looking fine. I asked her if she wanted to go for a walk, she replied with a sexy, acceptance. ...
- 4624: Want to be a Canadian?
- ... half year, so I have seen many Canadians. Since I was asked to write something based on my experience in Vancouver, I am going to tell you some tips to be a Canadian, if you'd like to. Eh: Put "eh " at the end of sentences, then you will sound like a Canadian no matter how a strong accent you have. However, do not overuse it, because it is sometimes irritating ... watch it and be able to name at lease three Canucks players. Coffee : Have some coffee in the morning at school or at work and you know from where. Summer : If it's a sunny day, go to a beach and get some suntain. Remember do not get a good suntain. Get some pinky one. Dinner : Have dinner at 6:00. Do not be surprised even if burgers are served. Burger ...
- 4625: The Rule
- ... them. By keeping the noise down we are only being considerate to other people. The rule that I feel is ridiculous is the visitation rule. Why can a guy be in a girls room all day, or a girl be in a guys room all day, but must leave at night? Their is no harm being done if he or she stays. If your roommate doesn't mind then their shouldn't be a problem. If we are told that we ... challenge of moving away from home can be hard for some people. But to grow one must step forward, take risks and challenges, and be given a chance. Having someone by your side through the day and night can make it a lot easier.
- 4626: Personal Writing: An-Yang
- ... nging!" (Children!) The sound of her strident voice reverberates down the narrow stairwell. I remember that musty, dark, winding stairwell that led to her second floor apartment in Glendale as vividly as I did the day I established a meaningful relationship with my grandmother. Through this relationship, I have come to know her as a friend, a confidante, and lastly, a woman I admire. I was only seven at the time ... a long time ago in China. At the age of seven, I was filled with righteous anger at a society that had forced young girls to conform to societal standards. I remember being shocked that day, wondering why I had never noticed my grandmother's feet before, and why no one else had ever pointed them out to me. Throughout her childhood, she labored in the rice fields of Shanghai. She ... was out of the hospital in only a week. Now, every time I visit her, I check to make sure that her feet have not grown even smaller. I have an irrational fear that one day, her feet will dwindle away. But they no longer instill feelings of revulsion in me- they are a living testimony of the hardships she endured- and a life that I have never experienced. So ...
- 4627: Personal Writing: "Do You Want To Go To Space Camp This Summer?"
- ... a language I had studied for only three months. However, I wanted to make American friends because I thought it was senseless to come here if I only talked with Japanese friends. On the second day, we were divided into teams with three to five Americans on a team. I tried to use my poor English to make American friends, but it was really difficult. First, I could not even introduce ... Cushing Academy, I have been looking to lessen the cultural differences here. I am president of the International Club, which is composed of all international students. I have organized many events such as an International Day which introduced many different cultures and civilizations. It was very successful because many people wanted to share their experiences and cultures; they helped me with the event. One day in the future, I would like to take my study of international cultures one step further by studying political, economic, and social aspects of different traditions. I hope everybody will live together and work ...
- 4628: Personal Writing: Our Vacation in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
- ... from everyone else, knowing I was going to catch the mother of all fish in this sacred river. Competing with my father and brother, I definetly was'nt going to let them outdo this modern day Tom Sawyer. I hicked along river for a while, wiping the sweat off my face every other minute, only to find nothing but sheer cliffs and there was no possible fishing hole in sight. All ... into rocks and slamming into trees, hoping to find his big brother. Well I never found that big, bold and beautiful fish I was looking for, but I certainly got my fair share for the day. Finding my way through the dense forest I stumbled upon my campground where I was the first of the fisherman back. Showing my prize trophies to my mom, just hoping that I was the luckiest on this fine day, but sure enough my dad came back soaking wet, with his mud dreched clothes, holding a stringer much nicer than the one I was previously showing off. We had many more great days and ...
- 4629: Rethinking the Watchtowers
- ... a ritual salutation to the four directions), I was amazed to learn that this group associated the element of Earth with the North. My own Coven equated North with Air. How odd, I thought. Where'd they get that? The High Priestess told me it had been copied out of a number of published sources. Further, she said she had never seen it listed any other way. I raced home and ... belonged in the North? After much thought, I remembered having copied my own elemental/directional associations from another Witch's Book of Shadows, her Book representing (so she claimed) an old Welsh tradition. Perhaps I'd copied it down wrong? A quick long-distance phone call put my mind at ease on that score. (When I asked her where she'd gotten it, she said she THOUGHT it was from an even older Book of Shadows, but she wasn't certain.) By now, I felt miffed that my own traditon seemed to be at variance ...
- 4630: The Murderous Miracle: Sherlock Homes - Creative Story
- ... I fear we'll find out if we aren't dashing to his car in the wink of an eye!" He added with a smile. Sir Reginald's house was more grand than anything I'd ever imagined, but it did not have a comfortable, lived-in environment. It was as if no one had ever lived there and never should, it was a cold, barren place, and seemed more a ... reaping enjoyment from another man's demise. "Ah, I see," Holmes said "Well who else was here besides yourself? Could the culprit be one of your staff perhaps?" "Impossible, the Staff was gone for the day, and the only other people here were my brother Douglas Arganth Chaucer, and myself." he said. "Well, if it wasn't you, and no one else was here, it had to be your brother Douglas ...
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