Her face reddens and it becomes apparent that she is slipping out of control. She clenches her fists, nails gnawing at her skin. A wave of rage surges through her body, causing even her lips to quiver in anger. She gasps for breath, trying to calm herself down, but it is too late. Her screams […]
Si se puede, yes it can be done, was the phrase little eight year old me and my six year old sister chanted through my cramped, tiny townhome in the suburbs of Montgomery Village, MD after watching Gotta Kick it Up! on Disney Channel. The smells of rich Peruvian chicken being roasted from the oven […]
I am Malik G. I am the youngest of six children.I love sports, scouts, and family.I am hardworking and love a challenge.I am son of hardworking parents.I love them and appreciate all they do for me.And I would like to accomplish all my goals I set. My favorite sport is football but I play a […]
Using the word “thou,” showering once a year, and dressing up at airports are all things that were once practiced religiously no longer a necessity of today’s ever-changing world. Extinction is part of the natural evolution of our world. It is the cycle that claimed the dinosaur and the dodo bird, bell bottoms and speakeasies. […]
Whether or not he is favored by audiences at home for his supposed intellectual remarks, or hollered at by disagreeing fans, we all know the bald-headed, mustache sporting, flamboyant tie wearing, therapist; Dr. Phil. The middle aged Texan is by no doubt a millionaire for his crazy guest stars and his unmistakable corny analogies, but […]
Question: Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. My fingertips brushed softly against the rustic railings of Trinity College; I could almost feel the knowledge seeping through the bars as I was reminded of a James Joyce story, Dubliners. Yet, above me […]
Behind my bookshelf? Under my bed? In my book bag? In my closet? Where in the world did that woman put my d*** keys? I would usually go on for about an hour like this every single time my girlfriend would get upset with me. Steadfast and arrogant, I would never ask her where she […]
My niece Nevaeh is the most important person in my life. She brightens my day when it’s at it’s worst. She also knows how to put a smile on my face. Nevaeh I was the last one to find out. it was a sunday night and Isaac (my sister’s husband) and his parents came over […]
It’s a bright sunny day in the middle of August. Rolling hills and green grass surrounds you as you breathe in the fresh country air. Cows silently chew their cud while someone in the distance yells to herd them in the pasture. A tractor is rambling on bailing hay as it prepares for the next […]
My palms began sweating as I looked at the homework board. It read like a danger sign posted in the front of a condemned building. “COLLEGE ESSAYS DUE SEPTEMBER 27.” Panic set in. I have never written anything about myself before. Where do I even start? I had no idea, and time was quickly running […]